This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2021
Offered is the incredible 1997 special edition of the book For the Love of Hockey signed by 92 living and deceased Hall of Famers including Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and many more. Each player has signed immaculately in blue Sharpie on their page, and Gretzky's two-page spread has its own Upper Deck Authentication COA adhered to it. The book's original certificate of authenticity is tipped in before the flyleaf at the front and displays the limited edition number "082." Only 300 of these books were produced in this edition, with only an additional 100 "Player's Editions" given to each signing player. This is effectively hockey's answer to the NBA's "50 Greatest Players" lithographs. The complete list of signatures are listed on the COA page. All the blue Sharpie signatures are arguably in 9-10 range. The book and its case present in Near Mint to Mint Condition.