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.
For a while he didn't have to, but then the NHL required the use of a helmet.
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.
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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.
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Wayne Gretzky chose to wear the number 99 as a tribute to his childhood idol, Gordie Howe, who wore the number 9. Gretzky wanted a number that would stand out, and 99 became synonymous with his legendary career. The number has since become iconic in hockey, representing Gretzky's unparalleled achievements in the sport. In recognition of his impact, the NHL has retired the number 99 league-wide.
Wayne Gretzky wore the number 99 during his time with the 1977 Peterborough Petes. This number later became iconic as he continued to wear it throughout his professional career in the NHL. Gretzky's choice of 99 has since become synonymous with his legacy as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
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Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
Wayne Gretzky's birth name is Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
No, Wayne Gretzky was never an alternate captain for the New York Rangers.
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Wayne Gretzky was never drafted
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For a while he didn't have to, but then the NHL required the use of a helmet.
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.
his original number was 9, after Gordie Howe.