The trade of Wayne Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to the LA Kings in the summer of 1988 completely shocked the hockey world. Wayne Gretzky had already won 4 Stanley Cup titles with the Oilers and had built his reputation as the best player in the NHL so fans were naturally stunned to see him go from one of the biggest hockey cities in Edmonton to a warm weather city in Los Angeles. Gretzky’s time in Los Angeles proved to be fruitful as his name recognition and success would open the door to hockey fans in warm weather, non-traditional hockey areas. In his time with the Kings Gretzky would accumulate a total of 275 goals and 737 assists for a total of 1,012 points in 599 games (including playoffs) including leading the Kings to their first ever Stanley Cup Finals Appearance during the 1992-93 season.

This Vintage Throwback Black Mitchell & Ness 1992-93 Los Angeles Kings jersey is autographed by Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky’s signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA’s 5-step authentication process.