{"product_id":"president-bill-clinton-signed-letter-wishing-wayne-gretzky-happy-birthday-psa","title":"President Bill Clinton Signed Letter Wishing Wayne Gretzky Happy Birthday! 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Typed on White House stationery, the letter is addressed to Gretzky at The Forum, 3900 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eThe letter concludes with a prominent \"Bill Clinton\" signature beneath the closing \"Sincerely.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eFull transcription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\"January 17, 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eWayne Gretzky\u003cbr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\nThe Forum\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\n3900 West Manchester Boulevard\u003cbr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\nInglewood, California 90306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eDear Wayne:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eHappy Birthday! Hillary and I send\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\nour very best wishes for a wonderful\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\nday and for a healthy and happy year\u003cbr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\nahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eSincerely,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eBill Clinton\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eThe letter exhibits substantial age-related toning and discoloration, with more pronounced staining visible on the reverse. Despite these condition characteristics, the White House heading, typed correspondence, and signature remain readily legible. The document is professionally encapsulated, with both sides visible through the holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\nThe letter was written during Bill Clinton's first term as President of the United States and just nine days before Wayne Gretzky's 35th birthday on January 26, 1996. At the time, Gretzky was nearing the conclusion of his celebrated tenure with the Los Angeles Kings. He was traded by Los Angeles to the St. Louis Blues on February 27, 1996, making this letter an especially interesting artifact from the final weeks of his career with the Kings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eAlready universally recognized in hockey as \"The Great One,\" Gretzky had established himself as the sport's dominant offensive record-setter. His remarkable NHL career ultimately concluded with 894 regular-season goals, 1,963 assists, and 2,857 points. The direct correspondence between a sitting United States president and one of hockey's most historically significant players gives this piece an unusual intersection of presidential and sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\nThe letter is professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA. The front label identifies the artifact as \"LETTER \/ BILL CLINTON \/ PSA\/DNA CERTIFIED\" with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\"AUTHENTIC AUTO\"\u003c\/strong\u003e designation. PSA certification number \u003cstrong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e85946379\u003c\/strong\u003e appears on the holder. The clear PSA encapsulation provides protection and presentation while allowing both sides of the original letter to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oqo8gg\" data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\nAn outstanding crossover between American presidential and professional sports history, this White House birthday letter directly connects President Bill Clinton with Wayne Gretzky during the closing weeks of Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings career. Its personal birthday message, White House origin, association with \"The Great One,\" Clinton signature, and PSA\/DNA authentication make it a distinctive piece for collectors of presidential correspondence, historic autographs, and important hockey memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3841\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3841\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. 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