After having his #99 jersey number retired league-wide at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game, the Los Angeles Kings postponed their retirement ceremony of Wayne Douglas Gretzky jersey until 2002. On October 9, 2002 the Los Angeles Kings raised the #99 to the rafters inside of the Staples Center arena. Along with having his number retired, the team unveiled a life-sized statue of the 'Great One' outside of Staples Center and had the current roster all wear the iconic #99 jersey before the game. This limited edition (199) 16' x 20' 'Respect' image captures the current roster on the ice with their tribute Wayne Gretzky jerseys on. Gretzky has signed this in signed in black paint pen. Gretzky's signature was witnessed under UDA's Five-Step Authentication Process.
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History of item: Wayne Gretzky has personally signed this item in the presence of a UDA representative.
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