Wayne Gretzky was never drafted into the NHL.
In 1978 he was signed to the Indianapiolas Racers of the WHA (World Hockey Assosication). He was soon after traded to the Edmonton Oilers, which were then also part of the WHA. In 1979, the WHA folded and the Oilers transferred to the NHL. Most players were sent into the entry draft, but due to a specialty in his contract, Gretzky enjoyed the luxury of staying with the Oilers.
Gretzky was also never drafted into the WHA. The NHL regulations say no team can sign a player under 20 years old. The WHA allowed this, so Gretzky just signed with the Racers instead of being drafted.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoWiki User
∙ 13y agoHe was draftedin 1979 and born January 26, 1961.
Wayne was never drafted. He entered the NHL, when the WHA and the NHL merged in 1979. Wayne was a member of the WHA's Edmonton Oilers. Thus never drafted by the NHL.
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoWayne Gretzky is not dead. As of February 2015, he is very much alive and well. He is married to Janet Jones, and he and his wife have five children.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agohe retired in 1999 as a member of the N.Y Rangers. He is now part owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoBefore the 1999-2000 season.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago1999 is when he retired
Wayne Gretzky with 2857 pts:-)
The 1998-99 season.
Kim Gretzky,Keith Gretzky,Glen Gretzky,Brent Gretzky
Phyllis and Walter Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky isn't dead. Not yet anyhow and hopefully not for a while
1978
Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988
Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
Wayne Gretzky's birth name is Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
in 1972
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted
Wayne Gretzky is from Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted
1989
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky with 2857 pts:-)