{"id":1911108,"date":"2026-04-26T20:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T17:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1911108"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T17:00:33","slug":"wayne-gretzkys-oilers-jersey-from-the-1988-stanley-cup-final-just-set-a-2-8m-usd-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1911108","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s Oilers Jersey From the 1988 Stanley Cup Final Just Set a $2.8M USD Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F26%2Fwayne-gretzky-oilers-jersey-sets-2-8-million-usd-record-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 26, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             516<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Hypebeast Newsroom<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none 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Gretzky Edmonton Oilers jersey that set $2.8M hockey memorabilia record\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"B Bennett\/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":null}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F26%2Fwayne-gretzky-oilers-jersey-sets-2-8-million-usd-record-0.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">B Bennett\/Bruce Bennett Studios Via Getty Images Studios\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 26, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             516<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A game-worn Wayne Gretzky jersey from his final season with the Edmonton Oilers set a new world record for hockey memorabilia, fetching an unprecedented $2.8 million USD<\/li>\n<li>Authenticated by MeiGray, the uniform was worn during the 1988 Stanley Cup clincher and the infamous Boston Garden blackout game<\/li>\n<li>The historic sale represents a massive increase over the jersey\u2019s $1.452 million USD valuation from a 2022 auction, underscoring its surging cultural value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even at 61 years old, The Great One continues to shatter market records. A final game-worn Wayne Gretzky sweater from his Edmonton Oilers tenure just rewrote the memorabilia history books, selling for a staggering $2.8 million USD. The monumental transaction easily eclipses previous benchmarks, including the jersey\u2019s own prior sale of $1.452 million at Grey Flannel Auctions in 2022, as well as Paul Henderson\u2019s legendary 1972 Summit Series sweater. Breaking this threshold cements the iconic number 99 at the absolute pinnacle of sports collecting.<\/p>\n<p>The record sale price reflects the unmatched historical gravity woven into the fabric of this specific uniform. MeiGray fully authenticated the jersey, tracing it directly to the 1988 Stanley Cup Final where Gretzky orchestrated a masterclass on the ice. He wore the piece during the Oilers\u2019 dominant sweep of the Boston Bruins, a series that earned him his second Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. During that 19-game postseason run, the legendary center racked up an absurd 43 points, including 12 goals and 31 assists, securing the franchise\u2019s fourth championship title in a tight five-year window.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the championship pedigree, this exact jersey carries undeniable cultural lore. It saw action during the notorious \u201cblackout\u201d game at Boston Garden, a bizarre chapter in NHL history. A massive power failure suspended Game 4 in the second period, forcing a sudden relocation to Alberta where the series concluded two days later. Fans and collectors revere these chaotic, unscripted moments, and owning the physical armor Gretzky wore during that very night elevates the artifact into a class of its own.\n<\/p>\n<p>Gretzky\u2019s era of absolute dominance in Alberta came to a screeching halt shortly after lifting that final Cup. Just three months later, the superstar was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Kings, delivering a tearful press conference that permanently altered the hockey landscape. The record-breaking jersey now stands as the ultimate physical manifestation of his final, victorious days in Edmonton. Today, as the legend serves as a television analyst, his historic gear continues to command unprecedented respect and untouchable market value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6713008\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>AJ Dybantsa Has Signed a Pro Nike Deal: Check Out His Logo\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712137\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Players Who Cover Their Mouths Could Get Red Carded, FIFA and IFAB Confirm\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6711608\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>BTS Returns to the F&amp;B Space With ARIH, Merging Seoul Street Food with Bold Western Flavors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Gretzky Edmonton Oilers jersey that set $2.8M hockey memorabilia record\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"B Bennett\/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":null}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F26%2Fwayne-gretzky-oilers-jersey-sets-2-8-million-usd-record-0.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">B Bennett\/Bruce Bennett Studios Via Getty Images 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A game-worn Wayne Gretzky jersey from his final season with the Edmonton Oilers set a new world record for hockey memorabilia, fetching an unprecedented $2.8 million USD<\/li>\n<li>Authenticated by MeiGray, the uniform was worn during the 1988 Stanley Cup clincher and the infamous Boston Garden blackout game<\/li>\n<li>The historic sale represents a massive increase over the jersey\u2019s $1.452 million USD valuation from a 2022 auction, underscoring its surging cultural value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even at 61 years old, The Great One continues to shatter market records. A final game-worn Wayne Gretzky sweater from his Edmonton Oilers tenure just rewrote the memorabilia history books, selling for a staggering $2.8 million USD. The monumental transaction easily eclipses previous benchmarks, including the jersey\u2019s own prior sale of $1.452 million at Grey Flannel Auctions in 2022, as well as Paul Henderson\u2019s legendary 1972 Summit Series sweater. Breaking this threshold cements the iconic number 99 at the absolute pinnacle of sports collecting.<\/p>\n<p>The record sale price reflects the unmatched historical gravity woven into the fabric of this specific uniform. MeiGray fully authenticated the jersey, tracing it directly to the 1988 Stanley Cup Final where Gretzky orchestrated a masterclass on the ice. He wore the piece during the Oilers\u2019 dominant sweep of the Boston Bruins, a series that earned him his second Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. During that 19-game postseason run, the legendary center racked up an absurd 43 points, including 12 goals and 31 assists, securing the franchise\u2019s fourth championship title in a tight five-year window.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the championship pedigree, this exact jersey carries undeniable cultural lore. It saw action during the notorious \u201cblackout\u201d game at Boston Garden, a bizarre chapter in NHL history. A massive power failure suspended Game 4 in the second period, forcing a sudden relocation to Alberta where the series concluded two days later. Fans and collectors revere these chaotic, unscripted moments, and owning the physical armor Gretzky wore during that very night elevates the artifact into a class of its own.\n<\/p>\n<p>Gretzky\u2019s era of absolute dominance in Alberta came to a screeching halt shortly after lifting that final Cup. Just three months later, the superstar was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Kings, delivering a tearful press conference that permanently altered the hockey landscape. The record-breaking jersey now stands as the ultimate physical manifestation of his final, victorious days in Edmonton. Today, as the legend serves as a television analyst, his historic gear continues to command unprecedented respect and untouchable market value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6713008\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>AJ Dybantsa Has Signed a Pro Nike Deal: Check Out His Logo\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712137\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Players Who Cover Their Mouths Could Get Red Carded, FIFA and IFAB Confirm\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6711608\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>BTS Returns to the F&amp;B Space With ARIH, Merging Seoul Street Food with Bold Western Flavors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A game-worn Wayne Gretzky jersey from his final season with the Edmonton Oilers set a new world record for hockey memorabilia, fetching an unprecedented $2.8 million USD<\/li>\n<li>Authenticated by MeiGray, the uniform was worn during the 1988 Stanley Cup clincher and the infamous Boston Garden blackout game<\/li>\n<li>The historic sale represents a massive increase over the jersey\u2019s $1.452 million USD valuation from a 2022 auction, underscoring its surging cultural value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even at 61 years old, The Great One continues to shatter market records. A final game-worn Wayne Gretzky sweater from his Edmonton Oilers tenure just rewrote the memorabilia history books, selling for a staggering $2.8 million USD. The monumental transaction easily eclipses previous benchmarks, including the jersey\u2019s own prior sale of $1.452 million at Grey Flannel Auctions in 2022, as well as Paul Henderson\u2019s legendary 1972 Summit Series sweater. Breaking this threshold cements the iconic number 99 at the absolute pinnacle of sports collecting.<\/p>\n<p>The record sale price reflects the unmatched historical gravity woven into the fabric of this specific uniform. MeiGray fully authenticated the jersey, tracing it directly to the 1988 Stanley Cup Final where Gretzky orchestrated a masterclass on the ice. He wore the piece during the Oilers\u2019 dominant sweep of the Boston Bruins, a series that earned him his second Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. During that 19-game postseason run, the legendary center racked up an absurd 43 points, including 12 goals and 31 assists, securing the franchise\u2019s fourth championship title in a tight five-year window.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the championship pedigree, this exact jersey carries undeniable cultural lore. It saw action during the notorious \u201cblackout\u201d game at Boston Garden, a bizarre chapter in NHL history. A massive power failure suspended Game 4 in the second period, forcing a sudden relocation to Alberta where the series concluded two days later. Fans and collectors revere these chaotic, unscripted moments, and owning the physical armor Gretzky wore during that very night elevates the artifact into a class of its own.\n<\/p>\n<p>Gretzky\u2019s era of absolute dominance in Alberta came to a screeching halt shortly after lifting that final Cup. Just three months later, the superstar was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Kings, delivering a tearful press conference that permanently altered the hockey landscape. The record-breaking jersey now stands as the ultimate physical manifestation of his final, victorious days in Edmonton. Today, as the legend serves as a television analyst, his historic gear continues to command unprecedented respect and untouchable market value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6713008\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>AJ Dybantsa Has Signed a Pro Nike Deal: Check Out His Logo\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712137\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Players Who Cover Their Mouths Could Get Red Carded, FIFA and IFAB Confirm\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6711608\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>BTS Returns to the F&amp;B Space With ARIH, Merging Seoul Street Food with Bold Western Flavors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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A final game-worn Wayne Gretzky sweater from his Edmonton Oilers tenure just rewrote the memorabilia history books, selling for a staggering $2.8 million USD. The monumental transaction easily eclipses previous benchmarks, including the jersey\u2019s own prior sale of $1.452 million at Grey Flannel Auctions in 2022, as well as Paul Henderson\u2019s legendary 1972 Summit Series sweater. Breaking this threshold cements the iconic number 99 at the absolute pinnacle of sports collecting.<\/p>\n<p>The record sale price reflects the unmatched historical gravity woven into the fabric of this specific uniform. MeiGray fully authenticated the jersey, tracing it directly to the 1988 Stanley Cup Final where Gretzky orchestrated a masterclass on the ice. He wore the piece during the Oilers\u2019 dominant sweep of the Boston Bruins, a series that earned him his second Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. During that 19-game postseason run, the legendary center racked up an absurd 43 points, including 12 goals and 31 assists, securing the franchise\u2019s fourth championship title in a tight five-year window.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the championship pedigree, this exact jersey carries undeniable cultural lore. It saw action during the notorious \u201cblackout\u201d game at Boston Garden, a bizarre chapter in NHL history. A massive power failure suspended Game 4 in the second period, forcing a sudden relocation to Alberta where the series concluded two days later. Fans and collectors revere these chaotic, unscripted moments, and owning the physical armor Gretzky wore during that very night elevates the artifact into a class of its own.\n<\/p>\n<p>Gretzky\u2019s era of absolute dominance in Alberta came to a screeching halt shortly after lifting that final Cup. Just three months later, the superstar was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Kings, delivering a tearful press conference that permanently altered the hockey landscape. The record-breaking jersey now stands as the ultimate physical manifestation of his final, victorious days in Edmonton. Today, as the legend serves as a television analyst, his historic gear continues to command unprecedented respect and untouchable market value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Hypebeast Newsroom<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Wayne GretzkyMeiGrayEdmonton Oilers\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/wayne-gretzky-oilers-jersey-sets-2-8-million-usd-record&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F26%2Fwayne-gretzky-oilers-jersey-sets-2-8-million-usd-record-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Apr 26, 2026 516 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Hypebeast Newsroom Share this article B Bennett\/Bruce Bennett Studios Via Getty Images Studios\/Getty Images Sports Apr 26, 2026 516 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary A game-worn Wayne Gretzky jersey from his final season with the Edmonton Oilers set a new world [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1911108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1911108"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911108\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1911108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1911108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1911108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}