Wayne Gretzky Biography, Age, Education, Facts & More

Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian hockey player, has been considered one of the best players in the sport. He has appeared several times in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Name: Wayne Gretzky

Professional: Hockey Player

Nationality: Canada

Personal Life:

Date of birth: January 26, 1961.

Age: 60 years

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ethnicity: Canada

Education:

  • He graduated from Ross Shepherd School.
  • High School: West Humber Collegiate Center
  • University: University of Alberta.

Family Details:

  • Spouse / ex: Janet Jones
  • Father: Walter Gretzky
  • Mother: Phyllis Hockin
  • Brothers: Brent, Glen, Keith, Kim
  • She has 6 children.

Marital Status: Married

Physical Statistics: 

  • Height: 6’0
  • Tall and well-built
  • Complexion: Fair Skinned

Professional Statistics:

Best Known For:

  • He is an NHL record setter, for the game he played on the 15th of Feb, as a first-year player, against Washington.
  • He is known for his iconic “10 hattricks”, in a row for the 1981-82 game.

Some Unknown Facts about Wayne Gretzky

  • He reportedly agreed to spend about a million dollars on his wedding and commented that it was expensive, however, he wanted to make it as beautiful and unique as possible.
  • He has also tried his hand at acting, where he appeared for the first time in a series.
  • He is an active part of the Phoenix Coyotes.

Net Worth:

  • According to the reports of 2021, his current net worth amounts to a total of 250 million dollars.

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