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Gretzky's 1988 Finals Jersey Sells for $2.8M Record

4/28/2026

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Wayne Gretzky’s jersey from Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final sold for $2,806,000, a hockey-jersey record.
The jersey was worn in Games 1 and 4 of 1988 Final, with replay after a May 24 power outage producing a 6-3 Oilers win.
The jersey was on Gretzky’s back on March 1, 1988 when he logged his 1,050th assist, passing Gordie Howe.
The shirt fetched $1.452 million in June 2022, the prior high for a hockey jersey.

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Story summary

Wayne Gretzky’s jersey from Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final sold for $2,806,000, a hockey-jersey record.
The jersey was worn in Games 1 and 4 of 1988 Final, with replay after a May 24 power outage producing a 6-3 Oilers win.
The jersey was on Gretzky’s back on March 1, 1988 when he logged his 1,050th assist, passing Gordie Howe.
The shirt fetched $1.452 million in June 2022, the prior high for a hockey jersey.