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Quick Facts
- NAME: Wayne Gretzky
- OCCUPATION: Coach, Hockey Player
- BIRTH DATE: January 26, 1961 (Age: 51)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Brantford, Canada
- ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
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Wayne Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999. He is considered one of the best hockey players of all time and broke numerous records.
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Wayne Gretzky - Hard to be a Young Star
Watching young Wayne Gretzky score countless times and set numerous records was a source of national pride for the hockey-loving residents of Canada. But for the parents of his teammates, it was hard to watch their kids on the bench.
Wayne Gretzky - Racing the Rocket
When hockey legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard set the record for most goals in a season, nobody thought it could be broken. Then the great one took the ice.
Wayne Gretzky - The Great One is Born
As a baby in Canada, it was a foregone conclusion that Wayne Gretzky would put on ice skates. But no one could have predicted where those skates would take him.
Wayne Gretzky - The Great Goodbye
Even "The Great One" couln''t stop time, and as his body aged the other players got younger and faster.
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Wayne Gretzky was born on Jan. 26, 1961 in Brantford, Canada. He started skating at age two. By 6, he was playing with boys several years older. Gretzky became a professional player in 1978 During his career, he played for the Racers, Oilers, Kings, Blues© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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