Vintage St. Louis Blues Wayne Gretzky Starter Hockey Jersey Size XL White Clown
Up for sale is a iconic vintage St. Louis Blues home white jersey manufactured by Starter, customized for "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky (#99). Featuring the famous 1990s diagonal stripe design, trumpet shoulder patches, stitched nameplate and numbers, and captain's "C" patch, this piece captures a legendary, brief chapter in hockey history.
Design Overview & Era History
- Design Description: Built on a white mesh body, this bold 1990s design features dynamic diagonal red, yellow, and royal blue striping across the hem and sleeves. The chest showcases the embroidered classic Blue Note logo with "ST. LOUIS" wordmark, complemented by vintage trumpet shoulder patches on both sides. The back features a stitched white nameplate reading "GRETZKY" with tri-color blue, yellow, and red stitched twill #99 numbers, matched on the sleeves and finished with a captain's "C" patch on the chest.
- Era History: The St. Louis Blues introduced this vibrant, high-contrast uniform redesign for the 1995–96 season. Starter produced official licensed replicas during this memorable era, which was famously highlighted by Wayne Gretzky's blockbuster trade to the Blues in early 1996.
Featured Player History: Wayne Gretzky in St. Louis
- The Blockbuster Trade: Acquired by the St. Louis Blues from the Los Angeles Kings on February 27, 1996, in one of the most high-profile mid-season trades in NHL history.
- Instant Impact: Suited up for 18 regular-season games with the Blues, producing 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists) down the stretch.
- Playoff Run: Led St. Louis through two postseason rounds during the 1996 Stanley Cup Playoffs, posting 16 points (2 goals, 14 assists) in 13 playoff games.
- Leadership & Star Power: Wore the captain's "C" during his tenure, briefly creating one of the most electric superstar pairings in team history alongside Brett Hull.
- Legacy: The all-time leading scorer in NHL history (2,857 career points), whose legendary #99 was universally retired across the entire NHL in 2000.