Retired NHL player Wayne Gretzky made a name for himself for his impressive record on the ice. Learn more at Biography.com. ... In late summer of 1988, however, the unthinkable happened when the Oilers traded Gretzky to Los Angeles for a slew of players, draft picks and cash. read more
With the third pick, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds selected Gretzky, even though Walter Gretzky had told the team Wayne would not move to Sault Ste. Marie, a northern Ontario city that inflicts a heavy travelling schedule on its junior team. read more
Hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, in 1961. He started skating at age 2 and by the age of 6 was regularly playing with older boys. He played his first full NHL season in 1979-80 for the Edmonton Oilers. read more