Adam Oates is a Hall of Fame center and member of the NHL Top 100 All-Time Team.  After a stellar junior year, he chose to forgo his final year of college eligibility and sign with the Detroit Red Wings.  Adam Oates was known as an elite playmaker and at the time of his retirement, he was fifth on the all-time list with 1,079 assists.

Below is a look at some of Adam Oates’ career accomplishments and highlights.

  • 5x All-Star
  • 1,420 career points

Adam Oates’ rookie card is in the 1987 O-Pee-Chee set alongside fellow Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille.  I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent it into a paid signing.  The card turned out perfectly.

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Autographed Adam Oates 1987 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Card

Currently there are only 18 autographed 1987 O-Pee-Chee Adam Oates rookie cards in the PSA registry.

Total Investment: $75

Estimated Value: $100

Return on Investment: 33%