Vintage NHL Jerseys - Guide to Top Vintage NHL Jerseys

Whether you are looking for a vintage Wayne Gretzky jersey or a throwback from hockey's earlier eras, make sure that you invest in authentic goods when dealing with sellers.  Authentic NHL jerseys can be made from a host of materials, including cotton and synthetic fibers.  Make sure to locate the NHL logo and to see examples of the stitch work to ensure authenticity.

You can find great vintage jerseys from standby teams like the Edmonton Oilers (jet black jersey with an outstanding yellow orange fireball in the center) and the New York Rangers.  Alternatively, opt for a vintage jersey from one of the newer teams, such as the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators.

You can find authentic throwbacks (really made back in the day) as well as replica throwbacks (made from the designs of the originals with newer materials).  Both types of vintage hockey jerseys are valuable, although some collectors prefer the authentic variety.  You can collect jerseys by team or winnow your hunt to signed jerseys only.  Be aware that you may want to compare the signature of your favorite hockey player with other examples before purchasing a signed jersey from that player.

Popular and valuable throwback jerseys include Mario Lemieaux's old uniform and Teamu Selane's jersey with the Winnipeg Jets.  Indeed, now that the Jets have vanished from existence, any NHL jerseys from back in their heyday may be of significant value--particularly to Canadian collectors.