1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card – SGC 2 GD

1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card

This Canadian-issued Wayne Gretzky rookie card features the young Edmonton Oilers centre skating in the team's blue and orange uniform. The blue border, curved team-name banner and Oilers logo make it a distinctive early-career hockey collectible. This example is encapsulated by SGC and graded 2 GD (Good).

Card and certification details

• Set: 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
• Card number: 18
• Player: Wayne Gretzky
• Team: Edmonton Oilers
• Position: Centre
• Grading company: SGC
• Grade: 2 GD (Good)
• Certification number: 1915478
• Country of manufacture: Canada, as printed on the reverse

A cornerstone Gretzky rookie issue

The 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee #18 is Wayne Gretzky's Canadian rookie card, capturing the beginning of his NHL-era Oilers career. It is a fitting centrepiece for a Gretzky collection, an Edmonton Oilers display or a collection of vintage hockey rookie cards. This example offers the classic rookie design in a clearly identified, lower-grade certified format.

Bilingual reverse and early professional record

The skate-shaped reverse design includes English and French text, biographical details and a 1978-79 playing record of 80 games, 46 goals, 64 assists, 110 points and 19 penalty minutes. Its text describes Gretzky as a leading prospect and notes that he debuted in the WHA at age 17. The back identifies Brantford, Ontario as his birthplace and hometown and carries the O-Pee-Chee copyright and Canadian printing statement.

Condition disclosure

This card is graded SGC 2 Good, not Near Mint. Visible wear is present, including worn corners and edges and wear to the blue border. Please examine both photographs closely for the specific card's centering, surface and other condition characteristics rather than expecting a high-grade example.

Exact card and holder

The photographs show the specific SGC-encapsulated card offered. SGC's numerical grade is its assessment of the card; it does not imply that the holder is free of scuffs or scratches. Visible holder marks and photographic reflections should be considered separately from the assigned card grade. The card is offered in the holder pictured.