Wayne Gretzky
Hockey • SP Authentic
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1997
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - SP Authentic
Card Number
1
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (PSA 9): $25 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of late 90s Wayne Gretzky SP Authentic base cards generally sell in the $5 to $15 range on eBay depending on exact condition and buyer demand.
Condition Details
Card appears well-centered with sharp corners visible through the binder pocket, minor potential surface wear consistent with being stored in binder pages.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the raw value is relatively low and grading fees would likely exceed the potential value increase for an NM-MT card.
Card Description
Features Wayne Gretzky playing for the New York Rangers wearing his iconic number 99 jersey and the captain's 'C' patch. He is captured in a dynamic skating motion on the ice. The card features a distinctive blue foil SP Authentic logo in the bottom left and a blue nameplate banner in the upper left.
Notable Features
Features Wayne Gretzky as a member of the New York Rangers late in his legendary career, carrying the captaincy designation.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct Upper Deck SP Authentic foil stamping, fonts, and photo quality consistent with late 1990s production standards.
Scanned: 2026-10-16T23:48:22.856294