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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/4/2017
Graded MINT 9 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in his "Rookie Card" appearance. Among a total of more than 1,600 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, just twenty-nine examples have been placed at a higher tier. This especially elusive first-year collectible was produced only for the Canadian market and is correspondingly scarce. (Enthusiasts had to wait another year for Messier's rookie appearance on Topps cards.) Debuting simultaneously with Wayne Gretzky, a home-grown, multi-dimensional Mark Messier served as a key element of the Edmonton Oilers' 1980s dynasty. While "The Great One" garnered most of the accolades, Messier was the team's backbone, anchoring the second line with consummate abilities to play power forward, left-winger or center. The offered piece is a bright and uncirculated representative, in Mint condition.