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Wayne Gretzky was born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, about 60 miles southwest of Toronto.
He played his early hockey there, usually against boys several years older. At the age of 10, playing for the Brantford Nadrofsky Steelers, he scored 378 goals in one season.
In 1975, at the age of 14, he transferred to Toronto, where he played Junior B hockey -- a level where players usually range between 16 and 20 years old. He did this to escape the criticism and heckling of parents and other players in Brantford.
To play in Toronto, he had to battle the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, which argued he was not really a Toronto resident, as his family stayed behind in Brantford. Ultimately, he was allowed to play for the Toronto Nationals, in 1975-76 and 1976-77.
The following season, at 16, he moved to Sault Ste. Marie to play his only full season of Major Junior hockey, with the Soo Greyhounds. From there, he turned pro, at just 17 years old, with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association.
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When was Wayne Gretzky born?
Wayne Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961.
What day did Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones get married?
Yes. He married the actress Janet Jones, who now goes by Janet Gretzky.
How much is a Wayne Gretzky card worth?
i would say about 300$ or 250$
What nicknames does Igor Larionov go by?
Igor Larionov goes by The Russian Wayne Gretzky.
What team was Wayne Gretzky describing when he said They are putting a Mickey Mouse operation on the ice?
Gretzky called the New Jersey Devils a 'Mickey Mouse' organization after a 13-4 shellacking the Oilers put on the Devils in 1983.
Were did Wayne gretzky live as a child?
As a child, Wayne Gretzky lived in Brantford Ontario Canada, where he was born.
Where did Wayne Gretzky live as a child?
Brantford, Ontario
What is Wayne Gretzky full name?
Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
What is the birth name of Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky's birth name is Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
What is Wayne Gretzky birth name?
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
Where was Wayne Gretzky drafted?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted
Where did Wayne Gretzky live during his childhood?
Brantford Ontario Canada
Is Wayne gretzky a general manager?
Wayne Gretzky Is not a General Manager of any NHL Hockey Team right now He was the Coach of The Phoenix Coyotes From 2005-2009
Who has the most mvp awards in NHL?
Wayne Gretzky
Who is all-time leading scorer in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky with 2857 pts:-)
When was Wayne Gretzky born?
Wayne Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961.
When was Wayne Gretzky Hockey created?
Wayne Gretzky Hockey was created in 1988.
