Wayne Gretzky
Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach
Birthday Connections
January 26
4 people were born on this day
πBiography
Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed "The Great One", is widely considered the greatest ice hockey player ever. He held 61 NHL records at the time of his retirement.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦All-time leading scorer in NHL history
- β¦4-time Stanley Cup champion
- β¦9-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner
π¬Famous Quotes
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
"A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
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