The last Edmonton Oilers jersey worn by Wayne Gretzky in the infamous Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final that saw Gretzky win his fourth championship, has been purchased for $2,806,000 at Goldin Auctions, the highest price ever for a jersey in the sport of hockey.
Previously, the record for the Gretzky jersey was set at $1.452 million, which was paid in June 2022 through Grey Flannel Auctions. (RELATED: Bryson DeChambeau Seeking $500 Million Deal With LIV Golf After Going Over Options At Masters: REPORT)
The sale in 2022 featured MeiGray and PhotoMatch.com letters of authenticity. In January, however, the former connected the jersey to events of more significance. The lot description at Goldin Auctions states that MeiGray “conclusively determined” that the jersey was worn by Gretzky in five different contests, which includes Game 1 and Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final, per ESPN.
MeiGray also connected Gretzky’s jersey to the Mar. 1, 1988 game that saw the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings square off. In the contest, Gretzky racked up the 1,050th assist of his career, which eclipsed Gordie Howe as the all-time leader of the NHL. In 1999, Gretzky retired with a total of 1,963 assists, which was 714 more than anyone else who competed in the league.
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Final Sale Price on Wayne Gretzky’s Final Edmonton Oilers Jersey from Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final: $2,806,000
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The work done around photo-connection is the representation of a over 93% sale price increase that took place in a little less than four years.
Being the final championship that Gretzky won, Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final that pinned the Oilers against the Boston Bruins is also historical for its cancellation May 4 after the Boston Garden lost power with under four minutes remaining in the second period. The game was tied, 3-3, when the electricity went out. Edmonton won a completely new contest, 6-3, two days later to win the Stanley Cup and finish the sweep over the Bruins.
Three months later, Gretzky was traded from the Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.