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e. Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC (/ ˈɡrɛtski / GRET-skee; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999, retiring at the age of 38.
Find comprehensive statistics and biographical information about Wayne Gretzky, the legendary Canadian hockey player and coach. See his career achievements, awards, records, and transactions in the NHL and WHA.
SeasonTeamLgeGp1975-76MJBHL281976-77MJBHL321976-77OHA31977-78OHA63- Brantford, ONT
Wayne Gretzky. Full Name: Wayne Douglas Gretzky. (The Great One, The Great Gretzky, Brinks, Gretz) Position: C • Shoots: Left. 6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 4x Cup Winner. 9x Hart. 5x Byng. 15x All Star. 10x Ross. 5x Pearson. 2x Smythe. NHL 100th Anniv. Team. 99 99 99 99.
- January 26, 1961
Learn about Wayne Gretzky, the legendary hockey player who holds 61 NHL records and is widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
Sep 9, 2024 · Learn about Wayne Gretzky, the Canadian hockey legend who set numerous NHL records and won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers. Find out his career highlights, achievements, and post-playing career in this comprehensive article.
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Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader in both goals and assists, totaling 2,857 points in 21 seasons. Gretzky played with Edmonton, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and the New York Rangers over those years and won 9 Hart Trophies throughout his dominant career.
Learn about the life and career of Wayne Gretzky, the legendary hockey player who broke countless records and won four Stanley Cups. From his childhood in Brantford to his retirement in 1999, discover how he became the ninth player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and the first to have his jersey number retired league-wide.
