Collection: Gretzky - history of the O-Pee-Chee rookie card (4th edition June 2025)
Take a moment to appreciate the historical significance and nostalgic value of your Gretzky rookie card.
It's fascinating how the value of the Gretzky rookie card has evolved over time, from being practically worth the cost of a pack to now fetching millions of dollars for some collectors. Such cards indeed hold historical significance and nostalgia for many. Preserving the history and stories behind these cards is essential to keep the memory of this era alive, especially as the details become more fragmented with time. Collectors and enthusiasts certainly appreciate guides like this one for shedding light on the card's origins and dispelling misinformation.

Become an expert contributor in your social groups with this knowledge. Learn when the photo was taken, the explanation of the yellow dot, the blue lines mystery, who actually printed the card, and the error. Match your card to one of the 16 print quality variants. Learn details about the Topps card, reprints, fakes, where to buy and sell, and the other Gretzky rookie card.
The 4th edition has added more details about the production of the card and has made a change to the date when the rookie card photo was taken.
Content: text, pictures, graphs, HTML links, QR codes to access video, trivia.
Digital Edition:
Receive a PDF copy of this guide immediately after purchase. 42 pages with more content than the print edition.
Print Edition:
Enjoy a 36 page magazine format edition of this guide that highlights the card production and print quality variants only. Includes a Digital Edition with extra content (you must add this item to your cart to receive it). Shipping is included in the price.
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Gretzky - The history of the O-Pee-Chee rookie card (4th digital edition)
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Gretzky - The history of the O-Pee-Chee rookie card (4th print edition)
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