This historic offering features the 76th goal puck scored by Wayne Gretzky on February 21, 1982, the monumental moment the "Great One" tied Phil Esposito’s long-standing single-season goal record. Recovered directly from the ice by the late NHL official Dave Newell, the referee for the contest between the Edmonton Oilers and the Detroit Red Wings, this puck is being offered directly from Newell's family collection. The NHL-issued Detroit game puck features Newell’s handwritten notations in pen, reading "Gretzky 76th Goal" and "Detroit Feb 21/82" on the surface. The official's presence during this historic feat is thoroughly documented, with multiple photographs showing Newell on the ice and official NHL.com records confirming his role as the referee for that game. This artifact represents a primary turning point in NHL history, capturing the exact night Gretzky equalled a record many believed would never be challenged. The puck is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by the Newell family, certifying its chain of custody from the ice of Joe Louis Arena to present day. All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions.

Size
3" Dia.

Condition
The puck shows game use with multiple scuffs to the Detroit Logo. Newell's pen ink writing has faded, but is still legible.