Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
#99. When he retired, the National Hockey League retired his number across the whole league. 99 99
Wayne Gretzky taking a slapshot
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.
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.
Wayne Gretzky
The 1998-99 season.
Wayne Gretzky
99 - Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky. The number 99 was retired league wide in honor of his achievements.
the number "99" is retired in the NHL. the number "99" is retired in the NHL.