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18 years old.
He joined the team, the Edmonton Oilers, in October, 1978, at the age of 17 1/2. Edmonton was admitted to the NHL the following year, October 1979, when Wayne Gretzky was 18 1/2.
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How old was Wayne Gretzky when he retired from the NHL?
He was 38 years old when he retired.
How old is Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky is 56 years old (birthdate: January 26, 1961).
What year was Wayne Gretzky drafted to the NHL?
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.
How old was Wayne Gretzky when he learned to skate?
he was negative 2
Why did wane gretzky retire from the nhl?
He was old and rich and starting to have lots of injuries
How old was Wayne Gretzky when he retired from the NHL?
He was 38 years old when he retired.
How old were Gretzky's teammates on his first organized team?
His teammates were about ten when Wayne Gretzky were 6 on his first organized tam that he joined.
Why did Wayne Gretzky quit playing hockey?
cuz he retired at the age of 38 which is very old for the NHL
Did Wayne Gretzky have a job before going to the NHL?
I doubt it because he made it when he was 16-17 years old.
How old is Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky is 56 years old (birthdate: January 26, 1961).
How old is gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky is 56 years old (birthdate: January 26, 1961).
When did Wayne gretzky become an American citizen?
wayne gretzky became an american citizen when he was 2 years old.
What year was Wayne Gretzky drafted to the NHL?
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.
How old was Wayne Gretzky when he married?
at age 18
How old was Wayne Gretzky when he learned to skate?
he was negative 2
How old is Wane Gretgey?
If you mean Wayne Gretzky then he is 49 years old.
Why did wane gretzky retire from the nhl?
He was old and rich and starting to have lots of injuries
