Wayne Gretzky - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 26, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Widely regarded as the greatest ice hockey player of all time, holding numerous NHL records including for goals, assists, and total points. |
Intro
Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach, widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time. Known as "The Great One," he set numerous NHL records for goals, assists, and points during his career.
Early Life & Background
Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He showed exceptional hockey skills from a young age and played against older boys as a child. His father, Walter Gretzky, built a backyard ice rink where Wayne developed his considerable talent, quickly standing out in local youth leagues.
Career Highlights
- Played 20 seasons in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers (1979–1999).
- Four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Edmonton Oilers (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988).
- Holds NHL records for most career goals (894), assists (1,963), and points (2,857).
- Named NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) nine times.
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame immediately upon retirement in 1999 (waiving the waiting period).
Trivia
- His number 99 was retired league-wide by the NHL.
- First NHL player to ever score 200 points in a single season, a feat he accomplished four times.
- After retiring, Gretzky served as head coach for the Phoenix Coyotes from 2005 to 2009.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky is 64 years old.
When was Wayne Gretzky born?
Wayne Gretzky was born the 26 January 1961.
Where is Wayne Gretzky from?
Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About January 26th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Wayne Gretzky, widely known as 'The Great One', was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He would go on to become the most prolific scorer in NHL history, winning the Most Valuable Player award from 1980-1987 and playing for legendary teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers.
- Day of the week: January 26th, 1961 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
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