Gardner played 66 NHL games for the Red Wings and Canucks, becoming the Canucks first NHL goalie in 1970-71. He also played in the WHA for the Los Angeles Sharks and Vancouver Blazers. In between his NHL play, Gardner suited up in the CHL, AHL, WHL and SHL. Gardner died in November of 2006 at the age of 64.
Our consignor went to a hockey game every night and had all autographs signed personally.