Wayne Douglas Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, the son of Phyllis Leone (Hockin) and Walter Gretzky. The couple married in 1960, and lived in an … See more

Edmonton Oilers (1979–1988)
Gretzky's success in the WHA carried over into the NHL, despite some critics suggesting he would struggle in what was considered the … See more

Style of play
Gretzky's size and strength were unimpressive—in fact, far below average for the NHL—but he … See more

Gretzky has made several TV appearances, including as a Dance Fever celebrity judge, and acted in a dramatic role alongside Victor Newman in The Young and the Restless See more

By 1978, the World Hockey Association, which had competed with the established NHL since 1972, was struggling. The league, which at one … See more

Gretzky made his first international appearance as a member of the Canadian national junior team at the 1978 World Junior Championships in … See more

Gretzky was named honorary chairman of the Open Ice Summit, held in August 1999 to discuss ways to improve Canadian ice hockey. He stressed … See more