Today's Jersey Sunday entry is my Edmonton Oilers Wayne Gretzky home uniform. I purchased it as a blank from a store closing sale and had the cresting modelled from his 7 year stint in Alberta's capital.
Born on 26 January 1961, in Brantford, ON., Wayne Gretzky first played professional hockey with the Indianapolis Racers before being sold to the Edmonton Oilers in the 1978-79 WHA season. When the NHL and WHA merged for the 1979-80 season, they would be one of the most celebrated teams in the league's history.
This was an amazing find at a skate shop in Toronto. Although it set me back a little, I have yet to see this particular vintage snapback cap anywhere. Made by The Game, it's a perfect fit with my jersey and the colour block could not look any better.
Career Highlights and Achievements with the Edmonton Oilers:
4x Stanley Cup Champion [1984, 1985, 1987, 1988], 2x Conn Smythe Trophy [1985, 1988], 8x Hart Trophy winner [1980–87], 6x Art Ross Award [1981-1987], 5x Lester B. Pearson Award [1982–85, 1987], Lady Byng Award [1980], 5x NHL Goals leader [1982–85, '87], 8x NHL All-Star [1980-87].
Single season record for most goals with 92 [1982], most assists with 163 [1986], and most points with 215 [1986].
Jersey #99 retired in his honour.
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