Rangers Card Appraisal

Wayne Gretzky New York Rangers Hockey Card (Post / Upper Deck)

This item is a collectible hockey card featuring hockey legend Wayne Gretzky during his tenure with the New York Rangers. The card is encapsulated in clear plastic packaging, suggesting it is either factory-sealed or protected by a soft sleeve, which helps preserve its condition. The card itself has a predominantly purple background with white and red text, and features a dynamic action shot of Gretzky in a New York Rangers uniform (blue jersey with red and white accents, number 99 clearly visible on the sleeve, and blue shorts with red and white stripes). He is depicted with one arm raised, holding his goalie mask/glove high, a common pose for celebrating or acknowledging the crowd. Notable markings include the 'Post' logo in red on the upper left, and an 'Upper Deck' logo in green and black on the upper right, indicating a collaboration or specific release. Text visible on the card highlights some of Gretzky's achievements, such as "2857 NHL Points," "50 Goals In 39 Games," "10 Art Ross Trophy," and "Point Leader." The bottom section of the card reads "THE GREAT ONE GRETZKY." The card's design and visible logos suggest a production era likely in the mid-to-late 1990s, corresponding to Gretzky's time with the Rangers. The plastic packaging appears intact and clear, indicating good preservation of the card within. No significant wear, damage, or repairs are visible on the card itself or its immediate packaging, suggesting it is in at least very good condition, potentially near mint, though a full assessment would require removal from the packaging. The printing quality appears sharp, reflecting standard sports card manufacturing practices of the era.