What happened to Bruce McNall?
On December 14, 1993, McNall pleaded guilty to five counts of conspiracy and fraud, and admitted to bilking six banks out of $236 million over a ten-year period. He was sentenced to 70 months in prison.
Who owned the LA Kings when Gretzky was traded?
Longtime Kings owner Jerry Buss repeatedly floated the idea of trading for Gretzky. But when 36-year-old businessman Bruce McNall purchased a 25 percent stake in the team in 1986, the Gretzky talk increased. “When I bought the team, [Buss] told me, ‘I’ve been trying to talk to Peter Pocklington about Gretzky.
Who owned the LA Kings in the 80s?
During the 1970s and early 1980s, the Kings had many years marked by impressive play in the regular season only to be washed out by early playoff exits….
| Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, silver, white |
| Media | Bally Sports West KCOP-TV (My13) iHeartRadio KTNQ 1020 AM |
| Owner(s) | Philip Anschutz and Ed Roski |
When did Gretzky leave the Kings?
Feb. 27, 1996
Gretzky left the Kings when he was traded to the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 27, 1996.
How much is a Wayne Gretzky Kings card worth?
Wayne Gretzky Hockey Trading Card Values
| 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky | $750.21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 O-Pee-Chee #182 Wayne Gretzky | $6.53 | $4.48 |
| 1980 O-Pee-Chee #250 Wayne Gretzky | $0.21 | $6.67 |
| 1980 O-Pee-Chee Super #7 Wayne Gretzky | $17.96 | |
| 1980 Topps #3 Wayne Gretzky | $12.03 |
How much did Jerry Buss sell the LA Kings for?
$10 million
The breakdown of the sale to the real estate magnate/PhD chemist Buss is quite hilarious in retrospect: $43.5 million US for the Forum, $14 million for the Lakers and $10 million for the Kings.
Who won the Gretzky trade?
Winner: Mark Messier Despite Messier’s impressive performances at both ends of the ice, the Great One received most of the attention as the main star and captain. That situation changed when Gretzky left for Los Angeles.
Why did Peter Pocklington trade Wayne Gretzky?
“With Wayne’s contract looming in another year, Edmonton could not compete, I could not compete with a five-or seven-million-dollar a year offer,” says Pocklington. “That was more than our total payroll.” So he decided to move “the asset” while he could get something in return.
What is the rarest hockey card?
1. 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card – $465,000. Sold for $465,000, the 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card is the most valuable hockey card of all time.