What is Wayne Gretzky's full name?
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky nickname(s):
The Great One
Wayne Gretzky date of birth:
January 26, 1961
How old is Wayne Gretzky?
65
Where was Wayne Gretzky born?
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
How tall is Wayne Gretzky?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Wayne Gretzky weigh?
185 lbs (83.9 kg)
Wayne Gretzky body shape:
Athletic
What color are Wayne Gretzky's eyes?
Blue
What color is Wayne Gretzky's hair?
Blonde
Is Wayne Gretzky gay or straight?
Straight
What is Wayne Gretzky's ethnicity?
White
What is Wayne Gretzky nationality?
Canadian
What is Wayne Gretzky's occupation?
Hockey, Producer, Actor
Wayne Gretzky claim to fame:
The greatest hockey player ever
Who is Wayne Gretzky's father?
Walter Gretzky
Who is Wayne Gretzky's mother?
Phyllis Hockin
Wayne Gretzky brother(s):
Keith Gretzky, Glen Gretzky, Brent Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky sister(s):
Kim Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky family:
Isaac Brock (ancestor), Paulina Gretzky (daughter), Trevor Gretzky (son)
Short Biography
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC (/ˈɡrɛtski/; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "The Great One", he has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and the NHL itself. He is the leading scorer in NHL history, with more goals and more assists than any other player. He scored more assists than any other player scored total points, and is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season – a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, he tallied over 100 points in 16 professional seasons, 14 of them consecutive. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 NHL records: 40 regular-season records, 15 playoff records, and six All-Star records. As of 2014, he still holds 60 NHL records.