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Title: Wayne Gretzky


1
Wayne Gretzky
  • By Brynn

2
Why is he famous ?
  • For being the Greatest hockey player in History
  • For changing how the game is played

3
About Wayne Gretzky
  • Born January, 29 ,1961
  • Born in Brantford ,Ontario
  • Loves playing hockey and lacrosse
  • Co-owner of Toronto Argonauts
  • Turned professional at 17
  • Middle name Douglas

4
Family
  • Dad Walter mom Phyllis
  • Siblings Keith,Brent, Glen and Kim
  • Wife Janet and 4 Kids
  • His dad had suffered of a brain aneurysm

5
Awards
  • Four Stanley cups
  • Three All-star
  • Three Canadian Cups
  • Ten Molson cups
  • One Lester Patrick Trophy
  • Ten Art Ross Trophy's
  • Youngest Member to get the Hart Memorial Trophy

6
Goals
  • Surpassing Gordie Howe With 851 goals
  • He scored his 500th goal
  • At ten he scored 378 goals
  • Holds 61 NHL records

7
Why Important as A Canadian
  • He proved you dont have to be big to play hockey
  • He sponsors the crippled and sick children
  • Member in the Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Spokesperson for the blind
  • Changed the way the game was played

8
Interesting facts about Wayne Gretzky
  • Likes the TV show M.A.S.H.
  • He has his own clothing company
  • He use to have a mullet
  • He loves rock music

9
Why He loves his career
  • He loved hockey ever since he was little
  • Wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps
  • He had a love for the game

10
Picture Credits
  • The Official Illustrated NHL History Author
    Pincus
  • NHL Hockey John Mackinnon
  • Hockey Superstars a 1000 point players

11
Bibliography
  • Wayne Gretzky My life in pictures Jan.13
  • Author pincus Hockey super star album Jan.27
  • World book millennium 2000 Wayne Gretzky
  • The world encyclopedia 1999 Wayne Gretzky
  • Sport figures Jan.21Canadaincelebs .com Jan.21
  • Gretzky Jan21 Gretzky.com Jan21

12
Conclusion
  • I chose this person because he followed his dream
    of being one of the greatest hockey player that
    ever lived.He was such a great hockey player that
    they retired even his number 99.

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The End
ByBrynn
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