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Gretzky first wore 99 while playing for the Soo Greyhounds in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
When Muzz MacPherson became coach of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of Canada's Ontario Hockey Assn., there wasn't even a ripple outside of Ontario. Yet with one simple suggestion, MacPherson carved his niche in hockey history. Only 16 when he joined the Greyhounds for the 1977-78 season, Gretzky wanted to wear the number of his hero, Gordie Howe, but No. 9 was taken. He tried Nos. 19 and 14 but wasn't happy. MacPherson, as described in the book "Gretzky" by Walter Gretzky and Jim Taylor, had a suggestion for the teenager: "If you can't have one 9, how about two? Wear 99." Marked man: "Guys see that and they'll be running at me," Gretzky told MacPherson when the coach suggested the unorthodox 99. "Wayne," MacPherson replied, "they are going to be running at you anyway."
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Who is the hockey player that used to wear 99?
Wayne Gretzky
What number was Wayne Gretzky in his first whl game?
#99. When he retired, the National Hockey League retired his number across the whole league. 99 99
Who has worn 99?
Wayne Gretzky
When did Wayne Gretzky first start wearing the number 99 on his uniform?
It was with the Greyhounds that Wayne first wore the number 99 on his jersey. He originally wanted to wear number 9-for his hockey hero Gordie Howe-but it was already being worn by teammate Brian Gualazzi. At coach Muzz MacPherson's suggestion, Gretzky settled on 99.
What number did Wayne Gretzky wear?
while on the l.a kings he wore his 99 number, before that he wore his 99 while playing for the Edmonton oilers in Canada. his first number was 11, when he was 10. after that his professional number has been 99.
What is a 99 slapshot?
Wayne Gretzky taking a slapshot
Who are the historic NHL players 99 88 77 etc?
#99 Gretzky #77 Coffey
What hockey player wore the number 99?
Jersey #99 was retired league wide when Wayne Gretzky retired, therefore no one else has had that number since he wore it. However, there were other players who wore that number before him, and probably other players on other teams that wore the #99 at the same time that he wore it for his team.
Which Canadian sports star is known as number 99?
Wayne Gretzky
What was the last year Wayne Gretzky play?
The 1998-99 season.
Who's hockey number is 99?
Wayne Gretzky. The number 99 was retired league wide in honor of his achievements.
Where is Wayne Gretzky's jersey retired?
the number "99" is retired in the NHL. the number "99" is retired in the NHL.
