Let's Talk About Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky is so widely renowned for his hockey-playing skills that he is often referred to as 'The Great One'. He was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, on January 26, 1961, and his father was also a hockey player, so it is no surprise that Gretzky was introduced to the game at a young age. However, by the time he was 10 years old, he had joined a competitive hockey team and was already displaying his skill and talent for the game. In fact, it was immediately obvious to everyone that he had an incredible ability and that he was destined to be a great hockey player. By the age of 14, he was playing for a junior league team, and in 1978, he was signed to play with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After only eight games with the Racers, Gretzky was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, where he quickly became a superstar. In his first season with the Oilers, he set a record for the most points by a rookie player, and he went on to win the Hart Tro...