Wayne Gretzky Signed Kings 1995-96 "Burger King" Captain's Jersey (UDA)

Mitchell & Ness Vintage Los Angeles Kings on-ice style jersey. Everything sewn on, size 48. Hand-signed by Wayne Gretzky (HOF).

After the 1994-95 season, Philip F. Anschutz and Edward P. Roski, Jr. purchased the Kings and began a rebuilding phase. One of their initiatives included the Kings first-ever third jersey, part of an NHL-wide initiative. Five teams introduced alternate jerseys on Jan. 27, 1996, the Kings wearing theirs in a 5-4 win against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim at the Great Western Forum. The sweater design included arcing gradient stripes transitioning from black on the upper right front to light gray on the bottom left. Shoulder patches of the Kings primary logo made their first appearance, while on the upper left front there was the only human image ever featured on a Kings jersey. The angular features of the new King logo and sharply defined colors contrasted the blended color scheme of the stripes. Very few of these jerseys still exist as they were only worn one season, for a total of 8 games, and they are considered a collector's item by fans of the Los Angeles Kings.

The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: UDA COA

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