1979-1980 O-Pee-Chee Hockey #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie PSA MINT 9 (MBA Gold Diamond)

Graded MINT 9 by PSA. Out of the 15,834 examples PSA has graded to date, only two cards have ever graded higher! Spectacular ultra-high-grade rookie card of Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers), recognized as the greatest hockey player ever. This card is the "1952 Topps Mickey Mantle" of hockey cards! The Gretzky rookie will always be one of the few most important of all hockey cards, especially prized in high grade. The 1979-1980 O-Pee-Chee hockey issue is extremely condition-sensitive due to its blue flush-to-the-border design. The offered example boasts sharp corners, bright colors, a crisp image, and outstanding centering. Clean reverse. This is the finest example we have offered in the past 22 years! The O-Pee-Chee Gretzky card is one of the cards that is recognizable to collectors of all ages and as such is one of the great cardboard collectibles in our hobby. A world-class example of this most sought-after modern hockey card classic. Awarded an MBA Gold Diamond by Mike Baker Authenticated for high-end eye appeal. A corresponding MBA sticker is affixed to the front of the holder.