- Wayne Douglas Gretzky, (born January 26, 1961) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player.
- Born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Gretzky honed his skills at a backyard rink and regularly played minor hockey at a level far above his peers.
- Wayne's last NHL game was on April 16, 1999.
- When he was a child, Wayne had trouble spelling his last name.
- Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most consective 100-or-more point seasons with 13.
- Wayne Gretzky has won the Art Ross Trophy 10 times.
- Nicknamed "The Great One", Gretzky was called "the greatest player of all time" in Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the NHL.
- Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most points in a season with 255.
- Gretzky holds the record for the most consecutive 40-or-more goal seasons with 12.
- Gretzky holds the record for the most points in a career with 2857.
- Wayne is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the NHL, and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and coaches.
- Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most goals in a season with 92.
- Wayne's favorite player as a kid was Gordie Howe.
- Wayne Gretzky holds the record for most goals in a carrer with 894.
- Wayne Gretzky has played on four different NHL teams: the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.
- At his retirement, Wayne's number (99) was retired by the league for all teams. No other NHL player will ever wear the number.
- Gretzky has won the Hart Trophy for NHL MVP nine times, including a streak of eight consecutive years.
- Only seven months after his retirement, Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was the tenth player ever to have the three-year waiting period waived.
- Gretzky shoots left.
- Gretzky is the managing partner and alternate governor for the Phoenix Coyotes.
- Wayne Gretzky played for 20 seasons in the NHL. He retired on April 16, 1999.
- Gretzky was a member of the 1998 Canadian Olympic hockey team.
- Wayne Gretzky is a member of the Order of Canada (Canada's highest civilian honour).
- As of his retirement, Wayne held 61 records in the NHL (40 for regular season, 15 for Stanley Cup playoffs and 6 for All-Star Game).
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