{"product_id":"1979-80-topps-18-wayne-gretzky-sgc-5-ex-rookie-card","title":"1979-80 Topps #18 Wayne Gretzky SGC 5 (EX) Rookie Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1979-80 Topps #18 Wayne Gretzky — SGC 5 (EX)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic rookie cards in the hobby. This is Wayne Gretzky's \u003cstrong\u003e1979-80 Topps #18 rookie card\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded \u003cstrong\u003eSGC 5 (Excellent)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a solid mid-grade example of the card that launched a thousand collections. Gretzky debuted in the NHL at age 17 and went on to become the greatest hockey player of all time, making this card a cornerstone piece for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979-80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wayne Gretzky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edmonton Oilers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center (C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading Company:\u003c\/strong\u003e SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 — Excellent (EX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCert #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8962654\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn SGC 5 (EX) indicates a card with moderate wear consistent with age — light surface wear, slightly soft corners, and good centering. The image remains sharp and vibrant. A great entry point into one of the hobby's most sought-after rookie cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏒 Wayne Gretzky holds \u003cstrong\u003e61 NHL records\u003c\/strong\u003e — including most career goals, assists, and points. In fact, his assists alone (1,963) are more than any other player's total points in NHL history. The Great One didn't just break records; he made them seem unreachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54481087594709,"sku":null,"price":1245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5783\/9317\/files\/IMG_0136.jpg?v=1786500258","url":"https:\/\/taylormadetradingcompany.com\/products\/1979-80-topps-18-wayne-gretzky-sgc-5-ex-rookie-card","provider":"Taylor Made Trading Company, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}