Hall of Fame defenceman Bobby Orr said of Gretzky, "He passes better than anybody I've ever seen. When the WHA folded, the Oilers joined the NHL, where he established many scoring records and led his team to four Stanley Cup championships. It's not God-given, it's Wally-given. [137], Gretzky's size and strength were unimpressive—in fact, far below average for the NHL—but he is widely considered the smartest player in the history of the game. "[144] In his first two seasons in the NHL, his deft passing skills helped earn him a reputation as an ace playmaker, and so opposing defencemen focused their efforts on foiling his attempts to pass the puck to other scorers. I hope Canadians understand that. [38][40] In game one, the line scored seven points, and the WHA All-Stars won by a score of 4–2. Gretzky represented the Blues in the game, which his team won 8–7. The Oilers kept Gretzky on their roster, making him a "priority selection". [261][262], Gretzky has written several books, including Gretzky: An Autobiography (1990), with Rick Reilly,[263] and 99: My Life in Pictures (1999), with John Davidson and Dan Diamond. "That's a hundred percent right. Me: "The guy he's passing to." [103] During the 1994–95 NHL lock-out, Gretzky and some friends (including Mark Messier, Marty McSorley, Brett Hull and Steve Yzerman) formed the Ninety Nine All Stars Tour and played eight exhibition games in various countries. "The Soviets and Gretzky changed the NHL game", says Dryden. [11] The family moved into a house on Varadi Avenue in Brantford seven months after Wayne was born, chosen partly because its yard was flat enough to make an ice rink on every winter. [76][77] Gretzky held a press conference one day after being awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy, criticizing the NHL for punishing teams and players who previously benefited. Officially announced his retirement, April 16, 1999. First instructional video from "The Great One." Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. In 1978, the World Hockey Association (WHA) league was in competition with the established NHL. [130] Playing on a line with Pittsburgh Penguins' superstar Mario Lemieux, he recorded a tournament-best 21 points in nine games. [228], He and Jones have five children: Paulina, Ty, Trevor, Tristan, and Emma. Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and his family. 1998 SPx Top Prospects Great One #15 Wayne Gretzky: $5.50: 1998 SPx Top Prospects Great One #16 Wayne Gretzky: $5.50: 1998 SPx Top Prospects Great One #22 Wayne Gretzky: $10.90: 1998 SPx Top Prospects Highlight Heroes #18 Wayne Gretzky: $8.12: 1998 SPx Top Prospects Premier Stars #1 Wayne Gretzky… [268] Earlier in 2015, Gretzky endorsed Patrick Brown during his successful campaign for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. [50], In his first NHL season, 1979–80, Gretzky was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player (the first of eight in a row) and tied for the scoring lead with Marcel Dionne with 137 points. [94] The Kings got off to their best start ever, winning four straight en route to qualifying for the playoffs. Nine out of ten people think it's instinct, and it isn't. After winning the first game of the series by a score of 4–1, the team lost the next three games in overtime, and then fell 4–1 in the deciding fifth game where Gretzky failed to get a shot on net. 1 an astounding 60 times in the NHL's record book. [180] In October 1999, Edmonton honoured Gretzky by renaming one of Edmonton's busiest freeways, Capilano Drive – which passes by Northlands Coliseum – to Wayne Gretzky Drive. Gretzky's paternal grandparents were ethnic Belarussian immigrants who came to Canada at the beginning of the 20th century from the town of Mogilev in Russia (now Belarus). [196] He took an indefinite leave of absence on December 17 to be with his ill mother. Then he'd come back and say, "Now, this is how the smart player does it." Then he'd shoot a puck along the boards and into the corner and then go chasing after it. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, (born and raised in Brantford, Ontario January 26, 1961) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player and former ice hockey coach. It's a piece of frozen real estate that's just in between the defense and the forward. [178] He was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2000. [70] He was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 2009 "for his continued contributions to the world of hockey, notably as one of the best players of all time, as well as for his social engagement as a philanthropist, volunteer and role model for countless young people". [210] Quickly word spread through the downtown Vancouver area that Gretzky was indeed the final torchbearer, and very soon a crush of people came running after the police escort to cheer Gretzky on and hopefully catch a glimpse of him carrying the torch to the outdoor cauldron. [197] Gretzky resumed his head-coaching duties on December 28. [131], The 1991 Canada Cup marked the last time the tournament was played under the "Canada Cup" moniker. Mike played alongside Wayne Gretzky for the Los Angeles Kings when they made it to the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals. 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The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. In a 1999 Hockey Hall Of Fame inductee press conference, Gretzky stated "Thank God I'm Polish" when a friendly joke was made about another inductee of Scottish descent who wore a traditional Scottish kilt as a dedication to his heritage. Wayne Gretzky was a professional hockey played who played in the NHL until 1999. [241] The pair also owned Thoroughbred race horses; one of them, Saumarez, won France's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1990. … He distorts time, and not only by slowing it down. A mint condition 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky rookie card is expected to become hockey’s first $1-million (U.S.) collectible card, if … The hardest work he does is getting open. [175] He stressed the need to play and practice hockey for the love of the game,[176] and felt that skill was more important to develop than talent and that Canada had the potential to be world leaders in skill development. Wayne's father Walter turn… [122] At the time of his retirement, Gretzky was the second-to-last WHA player still active in professional hockey. "Wayne Gretzky was one of the most accurate scorers in NHL history", said one biography. [200] There was uncertainty about Gretzky's role[201] until it was announced on May 31, 2006 that he had agreed to a five-year contract to remain head coach. The Heritage Classic, held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, was the first regular season NHL game to be played outdoors. [92] Large cheers erupted for his first shift, his first touch of the puck, his two assists, and Mark Messier's body check of Gretzky into the boards. [106] At the time of the trade, the Blues and New York Rangers emerged as front-runners, but the Blues met his salary demands. [44] Gretzky captured the Lou Kaplan Trophy as rookie of the year,[33] and helped the Oilers to first overall in the league. [60] That year, Gretzky became the first hockey player and first Canadian to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. [88], On August 9, 1988, in a move that heralded significant change in the NHL, the Oilers traded Gretzky (along with McSorley and Krushelnyski) to the Kings for Carson, Martin Gélinas, $15 million in cash, and the Kings' first-round draft picks in 1989 (later traded to the New Jersey Devils, who used it to select Jason Miller), 1991, (used to select Martin Ručínský), and 1993, (used to select Nick Stajduhar). [113] After the 1996–97 season, Mark Messier signed a free agent contract with the Vancouver Canucks, ending the brief reunion of Messier and Gretzky after just one season. Who says anticipation can't be taught? Trevor signed with the Cubs the next month. Wayne Gretzky 1996 Upper Deck Hockey #170 NHL New York Rangers Center Condition is "Very Good" Shipped with USPS See pictures for more detail Please ask any additional questions regarding card before bidding Will ship within 48 hours of received payment Thanks! Gretzky played for 10 years with the Oilers, with Sather as coach. He did not, however, compete in the final against the United States due to a back injury. "He'd score six or seven points on him. [277] The Lady Byng Trophy, awarded for sportsmanship and performance, was presented to Gretzky five times between 1980 and 1999. The 205-pound (93 kg) Potvin, a three-time winner of the Norris Trophy for best defenceman, added that part of the problem in hitting Gretzky hard was that he was "a tough guy to dislike... what was there to hate about Gretzky? [15] Wayne was a classic prodigy whose extraordinary skills made him the target of jealous parents. Using this approach, the Oilers, led by Gretzky, became the highest scoring team in NHL history. I don't care if you're Carl Lewis, you can't outskate that little black thing. We encourage you to review it carefully. "[80], In this, Gretzky added his considerable influence as the preeminent NHL star of his day to that of the Soviets, who had also developed a more team-style of play, and had successfully used it against the best NHL teams, beginning in the 1972 Summit Series. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC, hockey player, coach, entrepreneur (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, ON).Gretzky is regarded by many as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Paulina and golfer Dustin Johnson announced their engagement on August 18, 2013. [33] The money was not enough to keep the Racers alive; they folded that December. By age two, Wayne was trying to score goals against Mary using a souvenir stick. Several WHA teams courted Gretzky, notably the Indianapolis Racers and the Birmingham Bulls. Him: "If you get cut off, what are you gonna do?" A mint condition Wayne Gretzky rookie card that was put up for auction this week has set the record for the most-expensive hockey card in the world. [214], Thirteen years later, on December 31, 2016, Gretzky participated in the Winter Classic Alumni Game, which was held between teams of former Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues players two days before the 2017 Winter Classic. [133] The game went to a shootout with a 1–1 tie after overtime, but Gretzky was controversially not selected by coach Marc Crawford as one of the five shooters, all of whom failed to score. Gobuty turned down the proposal and the players landed in Edmonton. [220] Gretzky was a guest host of the American late night variety show Saturday Night Live in 1989. Since the Order ceremonies are always held during the hockey season, it took 13 years and 7 months—and two Governors General—before he could accept the honour. Fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Denis Potvin compared attempting to hit Gretzky to "wrapping your arms around fog. Dryden wrote in his book The Game, "In the past, defenders and teams had learned to devise strategies to stop opponents with the puck. Gretzky informed McNall that his prerequisites for a deal to take place were that Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski join him as teammates in Los Angeles. He went to Prague, Czech Republic and was part of the presentation team. "[163], Commentators have noted Gretzky's uncanny ability to judge the position of the other players on the ice—so much so that many suspected he enjoyed some kind of extrasensory perception. In his autobiography, Gretzky describes how at practices his father would drill him on the fundamentals of smart hockey: Him: "Where's the last place a guy looks before he passes it?" [20] His play attracted media attention beyond his hometown of Brantford, including a profile by John Iaboni in the Toronto Telegram in October 1971. [69], Gretzky was named an officer of the Order of Canada on June 25, 1984, for outstanding contribution to the sport of hockey. Condition: Very Good. Gretzky explains his style of play further: People think that to be a good player you have to pick the puck up, deke around ninety-three guys and take this ungodly slap shot. [166] "There is an unhurried grace to everything Gretzky does on the ice. After the details of the trade were finalized by the two owners, one final condition had to be met: Gretzky had to call Pocklington and request a trade. [51][52] Although Gretzky played 79 games to Dionne's 80, Dionne was awarded the Art Ross Trophy because he had scored more goals (53 to 51). But I'm Canadian to the core. Enter Search Term. Ty Gretzky founded the Gretzky Hockey School in 2014 along with his dad Wayne. Wayne Gretzky has a resume that has no peer in all of professional sports. [127] His 17 points remain the most scored by a 16-year-old in the World Junior Championships. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. During Gretzky's coaching tenure, the Coyotes did not reach the postseason, and their best finish in the Western Conference standings was 12th. My Dad was very smart."[169]. [48] Under the merger agreement the Oilers, like the other surviving WHA teams, were to be allowed to protect two goaltenders and two skaters from being reclaimed by the established NHL teams in the 1979 NHL Expansion Draft. 99. [56] He won his second straight Hart Trophy. The jumpshot is cake. All Rights Reserved. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. [15] On the backyard rink, nicknamed the "Wally Coliseum", winter was total hockey immersion with Walter as mentor-teacher as well as teammate. [127][129], Gretzky debuted with the Team Canada's men's team at the 1981 Canada Cup. Wayne Gretzky Rookie Season Stats: 79 games, 51 goals, 86 assist, 137 points, +14 Having said that picking up a few Wayne Gretzky rookie cards (or memorabilia) for your collection is a no brainer. (Courtesy of Heritage Auctions / … At age ten, after scoring 196 goals in his hockey league, he scored 158 goals in lacrosse. [204] The Canadian team won the gold medal, its first in 50 years. [35], Gretzky played only eight games for Indianapolis. At coach Muzz MacPherson's suggestion, Gretzky settled on 99. [253], In 2017 as part-owner with Andrew Peller Ltd., Gretzky opened a winery and distillery bearing the name of Wayne Gretzky Estates in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, and with products labelled by the trademark, No. Gretzky told journalist Scott Morrison that the final game of his career was his greatest day. No. [63], The following seasons saw Gretzky break his own assists record three more times (125 in 1982–83, 135 in 1984–85 and 163 in 1985–86); he also bettered that mark (120 assists) in 1986–87 with 121 and 1990–91 with 122, and his point record one more time (215, in 1985–86). The family would regularly visit the farm of Wayne's grandparents, Tony and Mary, and watch Hockey Night in Canada together. [2] Gretzky is the leading scorer in NHL history, with more goals and assists than any other player. Signed as an underage free agent by Indianapolis (WHA), June 12, 1978. "[267], During the 2015 Canadian federal election campaign, Gretzky endorsed the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and was featured at a campaign rally praising Harper by calling him "wonderful to the country. The two brought the Edmonton Oilers four Stanley Cups in five years. Claimed as priority selection by Edmonton, June 9, 1979. In the year he scored his record 92 goals, 22 of them went in the net during the first period, 30 in the second—and 40 in the third. [127] However, Gretzky was passed over for the captaincy, along with several other Canadian veterans including Steve Yzerman and Ray Bourque in favour of the younger Eric Lindros. By the final round … it was Wayne Gretzky who assumed the leadership both on and off the ice. [275] Gretzky was named the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1985 and 1988, receiving the Conn Smythe Trophy. [205], Gretzky again acted as Executive Director of Canada's men's hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, though not with the success of 2002; the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals and failed to win a medal. The Wayne Gretzky International Award is presented by the United States Hockey Hall of Fame to honour international individuals who have made major contributions to the growth and advancement of hockey in the United States. [95] For only the second time in his NHL career, Gretzky finished second in scoring, but narrowly edged the Pittsburgh Penguins' Mario Lemieux (who scored 199 points) for the Hart Trophy as MVP. [49], Gretzky's success in the WHA carried over into the NHL, despite some critics suggesting he would struggle in what was considered the bigger, tougher and more talented league. Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card Fetches $1.3 Mil At Auction, Most Ever For A Hockey Card! It was like running Gandhi into a corner. The experts voted Gretzky number one. [229] Ty played hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's,[230] but quit the sport, and attended Arizona State University. "[155] His stamina is also indicated by the fact that Gretzky often scored late in the game. [278], A number of awards and trophies have been created under his name. [16] Gretzky himself was considered a "traitor" by some Canadians for turning his back on his adopted hometown and his home country. But as the series continued, his unique skills made him a team leader. [154], Gretzky learned much about hockey from his father on a backyard rink at his home. Gretzky became the youngest player to score 50 goals, but was not eligible for the Calder Memorial Trophy, given to the top NHL rookie, because of his previous year of WHA experience. [21] In the 1974 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, Gretzky scored 26 points playing for Brantford. In June 1978, he signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA), where he briefly played before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky's final head coaching record was 143–161–24. However, VANOC secretly built a second outdoor cauldron next to the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre, and Gretzky was secretly chosen to light this permanent cauldron. What’s a little more surprising is Gretzky owned the house not once, but twice. Like Michael Jordan in basketball, Gretzky is generally the basis of comparison for past and present hockey talent, especially when it comes to hockey cards. Both McNall and Pocklington quickly agreed. [75], In June 1985, as part of a package of five rule changes to be implemented for the 1985–86 season, the NHL Board of Governors decided to introduce offsetting penalties, where neither team lost a man when coincidental penalties were called. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is arguably the most famous hockey player of all time, and most agree he is the best hockey player of all time. Gzowski presented this theory to Gretzky, and he fully agreed. Marie Greyhounds selected Gretzky, even though Walter Gretzky had told the team Wayne would not move to Sault Ste. [100] However, he performed well in the playoffs, notably when he scored a hat trick in game seven of the Campbell Conference Finals against the Toronto Maple Leafs. His nickname, “The Great One,” attests to his on-ice abilities and impact in the sport. Five years later, the tournament was revived and renamed the World Cup in 1996. The NHL retired his jersey number 99 league-wide, making him the only player to receive such an honour. "[170], Gretzky also salutes his coach at the Edmonton Oilers, Glen ("Slats") Sather, as an important influence in his development as a hockey player. [111] The Rangers were defeated in the Conference Finals in five games by the Philadelphia Flyers, despite Gretzky leading the Rangers in the playoffs with 10 goals and 10 assists. "Gretzky uses this room to insert an extra beat into his actions. He owns many records from the ranks of peewee hockey to the NHL, sitting atop every meaningful offensive category, often miles ahead of the players ranked second. On the advice of his agent, Gretzky picked the Oilers, but the move was not that simple. [66], The Edmonton Oilers finished first overall in their last WHA regular season. [27] With the third pick, the Sault Ste. He made an immediate impact on the ice, scoring on his first shot on goal in the first regular season game. "He was improvising all the time. [233][234], Gretzky has owned or partnered in the ownership of two sports teams before becoming a partner in the Phoenix Coyotes. [107] Gretzky was immediately named the team's captain. [276] In addition, he earned the Lester B. Pearson Award (now Ted Lindsay Award) on five occasions; the award is given to the NHL's "most outstanding player", as determined by National Hockey League Players' Association members. Him: "Which way?" [151] The next year (1981–82), at 170 pounds—still "a wisp compared to the average NHL player"—he set the all-time goal-scoring record, putting 92 pucks in the net. Growing up, he was a competitive runner and also batted .492 for the Junior Intercounty Baseball League's Brantford CKCP Braves in the summer of 1980. "[142] Gretzky's ability to improvise came into the spotlight at the 1998 Olympics in Japan. [217], In October 2016, Gretzky returned to the Oilers as a partner and vice-chairman of the team's parent company, Oilers Entertainment Group, to work closely with owner Daryl Katz and Oilers Entertainment Group CEO Bob Nicholson on the business side of the Oilers' operation. 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