A game-worn and autographed jersey from 's NHL rookie season with the in 1979-80 sold for $478,800 at auction Monday on Sotheby's.
Per Sotheby's, the jersey returned two photo matches from the MeiGray Group that led to the determination that Gretzky wore the blue and orange jersey during his debut NHL campaign.
Gretzky's professional hockey career began in the World Hockey Association in 1978-79 with the Indianapolis Racers. After eight games, he was sold to the Oilers, who joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season.
As an NHL rookie, The Great One immediately showed off the skill level and production that would go on to make him the most accomplished player in NHL history.