Class And Grace
About This Billboard
Wayne Gretzky was called the "Great One" as a hockey player. He began skating at age two at his grandparents' farm near Brantford, Ontario. He showed his skill early and scored 378 goals in a youth league at age 10. Gretzky started his pro career in the World Hockey Association in 1978. After one season the National Hockey League absorbed the WHA and Gretzky made the league switch as part of the Edmonton Oilers.
He very quickly became a superstar in the NHL, setting records at an unbelievable pace. He set an amazing record scoring 50 goals in 39 games in the 1981-82 season; tallied 92 goals in one season and posted a remarkable 215 points another season. He also led the Oilers to four Stanley Cups. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the NHL nine times.
Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 and introduced hockey to the southern California area. He finished his career with the New York Rangers in 1999 and still holds or shares 61 NHL records. Throughout his career, Gretzky conducted himself with class and grace and was a true gentleman off the ice. His love of the game showed in the way he played. "I love every part of (hockey)-skating, playing, (and) joking around with the guys in the dressing room," he said. Currently Gretzky is part-owner and head coach of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes.
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Your Comments
Wayne Gretzky is my favourite!
Posted over 1 year ago by from
Wayne was and is my favorite sports hero. He is the epitome of class and grace. No drugs, no drama, no arrests just honest hard work and dedication. Pass it on...
Posted over 2 years ago by Matt M. from Santa Maria, California USA
You can add the FBL logo by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking "Link to Us." Help spread these values!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Ben M. from Colorado, USA
I would love to add these banners to Facebook or Myspace profiles. Is there a code somewhere that I can do that?
Posted almost 3 years ago by Gina G. from Fort Washington, USA
Marvelous. Absolutely marvelous.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Thomas L. from USA
Great message for today's athlete.
Posted about 3 years ago by Walt M. from South Carolina
My hero...for his athletic talents and personal convictions. What a combination!
Posted about 3 years ago by Jen L from Ohio
Lovely.
Posted about 3 years ago by Sheryl S. from Satnta Barbara, California USA
I like the idea a lot...cheers!!
Posted about 3 years ago by Sana from Karachi, Pakistan
All that...and without steroids!
Posted over 3 years ago by David S. from Springboro, Ohio
We will always miss Wayne in Edmonton.
Posted over 3 years ago by Tracy M from Edmonton
It is nice to remember that you do not need to lie, cheat and steal to be the best...humility will do just fine!
Posted over 3 years ago by Brandi R from Pennsylvania
He has some major grace and glass I'd say. Thanks a ton. Party on, Wayne.
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