# Upper Deck Names Wayne Gretzky Its Second Legacy Partner and Revives Master Collection

> Upper Deck named Wayne Gretzky its second Legacy Partner and is releasing the Master Collection – Wayne Gretzky, limited to 250 boxes.

- Published: 2026-11-06T16:44:44+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-06/upper-deck-gretzky-legacy-partner-master-collection
- Source: [Yahoo](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wayne-gretzky-named-upper-deck-161315428.html)

## Key takeaways

- Upper Deck named Wayne Gretzky its second Legacy Partner, alongside Michael Jordan, granting rights to autographed collectibles, trading cards and memorabilia.
- The Upper Deck Master Collection – Wayne Gretzky returns for the first time in nearly 25 years, limited to 250 boxes sold exclusively on UpperDeckStore.com.
- The Hockey Hall of Fame renamed its resource center the Walter Gretzky Upper Deck Hockey Resource Centre, with an exhibit running through November 22.

[Upper Deck](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003fc9/upper-deck) named Wayne Gretzky its second Legacy Partner on November 6, 2026, granting the company rights to produce autographed collectibles, trading cards and memorabilia bearing his signature and likeness. The designation places Gretzky alongside Michael Jordan, [Yahoo](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wayne-gretzky-named-upper-deck-161315428.html) reported from the announcement in Toronto.

## Gretzky's Legacy Partner Designation and Hall Exhibit

The exclusive designation covers premium autographed collectibles featuring Gretzky's authenticated signature and likeness. Upper Deck announced the agreement alongside an initiative with the Hockey Hall of Fame to honor Walter Gretzky, Wayne's late father, and the family's impact on the sport.

As part of the agreement, the Hall renamed its resource center the Walter Gretzky Upper Deck Hockey Resource Centre. Upper Deck and the Hall curated a mini-collection of artifacts on display in the museum's non-ticketed foyer in Toronto. The exhibit runs through November 22 and features a 1-of-1 Upper Deck Authenticated piece, signed and inscribed by Wayne, donated in honor of his father.

"I'm honored to be named an Upper Deck Legacy Partner by a company that has become like a second family to me over the decades we've worked together, and I'm looking forward to expanding this relationship for years to come," Gretzky said.

Gretzky said his father kept everything from his first hockey jacket at age four to the last jersey he wore. "He didn't do it to sell it. He didn't do it to make money off of it. He just truly enjoyed it," Gretzky said.

## Master Collection Returns With 250 Boxes

Upper Deck is bringing back the Upper Deck Master Collection – Wayne Gretzky for the first time in nearly 25 years. The set is limited to 250 boxes and has sat in the Upper Deck vault since it was built in 2014 and 2015. It is available exclusively on UpperDeckStore.com.

The checklist covers Gretzky's career from his World Junior Championship days through his NHL records and Hall of Fame induction, with rare autographs, memorabilia, inscription cards and multi-signature booklet cards. Three boxes were personally signed and inscribed by Gretzky: Box #1/250 for 2,857 PTS, Box #4/250 for 4 Stanley Cups and Box #9/250 for 9 Hart Trophies.

Upper Deck Authenticated is also releasing a five-piece collection with never-before-used imagery, including the first UDA memorabilia piece highlighting Gretzky's time with the WHA's Indianapolis Racers.

## Upper Deck's Recent Licensing Deals

Upper Deck's akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data) show a June 2026 exclusive autograph trading card deal with Gavin McKenna, the 2026 NHL first overall pick, making Upper Deck the sole producer of his NHL autographed cards through Certified Diamond Dealers and e-Pack. The same records list a June 2026 multi-year licensing agreement with U.S. Soccer and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association making Upper Deck the official memorabilia provider for the USMNT and USWNT.

## Earlier Upper Deck Releases

Upper Deck launched its e-Pack Moments product in October 2026, selling digital NHL cards in real time with packs at $6.99, Si reported. The 2025-26 Stature set, with a 100-card base and 999 numbered cards, released October 28, 2026, according to Si. Upper Deck's '2 of a Kind' program, reported by Si in November 2026, gives each featured NHL player a 1-of-2 card, with the other copy inserted into 2026-27 O-Pee-Chee packs.

## Companies in this story

- [Upper Deck company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003fc9/upper-deck) · website: http://www.upperdeck.com

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