WAYNE GRETZKY

While everyone knows and respects Wayne Gretzky for rewriting the NHL’s record book throughout his unprecedented career, Gretzky’s most significant impact on the game comes from the mark he made
on the sport’s popularity within the warmer, nontraditional hockey states once he was traded to
the LA Kings and had the Hollywood spotlight on his dazzling play. Due to the Gretzky
trade taking the exposure of hockey to a new level, the NHL was able to add 4
expansion teams within the southern part of the United States in the early
90’s including the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay
Lightning, and Florida Panthers. Now, pair an external influence on
the game alongwith the record owner for most goals, assists, and
points, in both a season and career, and it is not surprising
to see why there is no debate on who the greatest hockey
player of all time is. Inducted to the Hockey
Hall of Fame in the summer of ’99,
The Great One’s legacy will forever remain
immortalized long past his playing days.

This plaque is autographed and inscribed “HHOF”
by Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky’s signature and inscription were witnessed
by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA’s 5-step authentication process.
This plaque is not limited.