Wayne Gretzky's legendary stick from the 1988 Stanley Cup Finals is set for auction, bearing his signature and date.
Experts predict it will fetch over $500,000, surpassing previous sales of his gloves and jersey. Sotheby's Brahm Wachter suggests a price range between $200,000 and $1.5 million.
The stick's value is enhanced by its association with Gretzky's final Stanley Cup appearance.
Collectors and fans are captivated by this rare piece of sports history, which combines historical significance and Gretzky's personal touch.
The anticipation surrounding the auction is reaching new heights as enthusiasts eagerly await the final sale price.
"I think the gloves achieved something like $200,000, the jersey achieved $1.5 million. We figured that this would be somewhere in-between those two particularly because the market has actually gone up since that sale." - Brahm Wachter