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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.

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He 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.

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Wayne 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.

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he retired in 1999 as a member of the N.Y Rangers. He is now part owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.

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Before the 1999-2000 season.

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1999 is when he retired

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