Homemade Gretzky Team Canada Cards
Here's a few homemade Gretzky cards using two of my favourite card designs, 1984/85 O-Pee-Chee and 1977/78 O-Pee-Chee WHA. The first image is from photojournalist Doug Petepiece who I've showcased in the past. He has shared with me many terrific, unpublished photos that he took from in the late 70's and early 80's. The shot of Gretzky is from the 1978 World Juniors, I believe it was taken during an exhibition game played in Cornwall, Ontario. I think I like the 77/78 WHA template version for this photo. It allows me to use the logo on the card, which is the wonderful blue version of the Team Canada logo that was used for the only time in this tournament. The second photo I found online from Gretzky's only time representing Canada at the World Championships in 1982. It's a great shot of Wayne posing with Dale Hawerchuk. Maybe I'll have to do a version of this card just of "Ducky". I really like the 84/85 template for this one. The red border works ...