Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky

• By Brynn

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Why is he famous ?

• For being the Greatest hockey player in History
• For changing how the game is played

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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

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Family

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

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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

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Goals

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

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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

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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

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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

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Picture Credits

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

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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

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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