Wayne Gretzky
Hockey • Topps Hockey
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1989
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Hockey
Card Number
Unknown
Card Type
Insert
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 raw
Recent Sales
Similar vintage Wayne Gretzky insert and base cards from the late 1980s typically sell between $5 and $20 on eBay depending on raw condition.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear visible. The top right corner shows minor softening, and the overall centering leans slightly to the right/bottom border. Surface appears clean with minor handling wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the raw value and minor edge/corner wear, as grading fees would likely exceed the added value of a mid-grade return.
Card Description
The card features Wayne Gretzky in his Los Angeles Kings uniform leaning over his hockey stick, set against a newspaper front page design titled 'EDMONTON TIMES' with the headline 'GRETZKY RETURNS HOME TO SCORE HIS 1851st POINT'.
Notable Features
Newspaper insert design commemorating Wayne Gretzky's milestone return to Edmonton to score his 1851st point, highlighting his legendary career status.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1989 Topps card stock, font consistency, and coloring match authentic print runs from the era with no immediate counterfeiting concerns.
Scanned: 2026-10-22T12:26:54.412645