The 1980 O-Pee-Chee Mark Messier “Shoots Right” error-back rookie card continues to remain one of the most sought-after and legendary pieces for any higher-end hockey collector.

In this article, we’re going to focus on the one and only 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky, which over the last 45 years, has set the gold standard when it comes to vintage hockey card collecting.

The 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie card is one of only two known to be graded as a Gem Mint 10. The only other such version sold at auction for $1.29 million in December.