Wayne Gretzky's 1988 Stanley Cup Final jersey sells for record $2.8 million

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 26

The jersey, worn by Gretzky during Game 4 of the 1988 Final with the Edmonton Oilers, surpassed its previous 2022 record of $1.452 million.
Photo-matched to multiple games, including Gretzky’s last championship and his 1,050th assist, the jersey is linked to historic NHL moments.
Gretzky retired in 1999 as the NHL’s all-time assist leader and was immediately inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, cementing his enduring legacy.

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