I think that he is very diplomatic and has an inborn sense of fairness and his story of betrayal and how he acknowledged the good things he acquired from the person shows his true character. This book is about wayne gretzky grew up and what he did to become so successful in his. Maurice the rocket richard, of the montreal canadiens, was the first national hockey league player to do it, in the 19441945 season. That means scoring fifty goals in fifty hockey games. He was the first of five children born to walter and phyllis gretzky. His father had hoped himself to become a hockey player but was discouraged because of his size. By no means could i play at the level of these kids who play in the nhl now but as 50yearolds go, i feel really good and i feel blessed that im still healthy. Greatness on ice crabtree groundbreaker biographies. He signed autographs and put smiles on a million children s faces merely by being friendly and accommodating. Wayne gretzky s most popular book is playing with fire. You get this creativity and this imagination that comes from within, just having fun on the pond. See, kids usually dont start playing hockey until theyre six or seven. A story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring wayne gretzky and coach wally waynes dad, walter gretzky.
Gretzky s name was spelled wrong in his high school yearbook west humber collegiate institutes typo was first of several notable flubs. One season later, wayne gretzky, just twenty years old, skated onto the ice. She attended pattonville high school in maryland heights, missouri jones, who was engaged to vitas gerulaitis from 19851987, first met gretzky when he was a judge on dance fever in 1984. Wayne gretzky s kids, especially paulina get a lot of attention. The couple had married in 1960, and lived in an apartment in brantford, where walter worked for bell telephone canada. Gretzky began skating at age two and a half and was first taught hockey by his father. Youd think someone so great would receive nothing but praise, but as. Wayne douglas gretzky cc is a canadian former professional ice hockey player and former. This is a wonderful book because it celebrates gretzkys love and reverence for the game by examining the 99 year history of the nhl through the eyes of its greatest player.
In the early part of the 1980s, the new york islanders were the team to beat and young wayne gretzky was the oneofakind superstar rewriting the leagues scoring history. Biography of wayne gretzky, highlighting his childhood experiences, college career, rookie years, and current professional standing. Wayne gretzky was already known as the great one before march 23, 1994, but he took his legacy to new heights that night by becoming the nhls all. Plus, no selfrespecting canadian parent would pass up the opportunity to purchase a childrens book that is not only about hockey, but also conveys a very important lesson for both kids and their parents. Stories of the game the great one delivers a personal history of the national hockey league. Nhl insider wayne gretzky talks sticks in new book in excerpt from 99. Stories of the game, book by wayne gretzky hardcover. Wayne gretzky, in full wayne douglas gretzky, byname the great one, born january 26, 1961, brantford, ontario, canada, canadian icehockey player who was considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the national hockey league nhl. Wayne gretzky was born on january 26, 1961, in brantford, ontario, the son of phyllis leone hockin and walter gretzky. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Gail herman has written many books for children, including easytoreads. Stories of the game, nhl alltime scoring leader discusses evolution of equipment, greatness of howie morenz. What i enjoyed the most about this book was the character of wayne gretzky.
As great as he was on the ice, he was as even more outstanding as an ambassador, a hockey humanitarian, a lover of the game and of life. Gretzky s wellknown love for the game and respect for its history are evident in his narration. Quotations by wayne gretzky, canadian athlete, born january 26, 1961. Now kids are so focused on team play, and the coaches are so focused on positioning. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Stories of the game, gretzky looks back on the last ninetynine years and tells us, from his point of view, about the nhls most memorable moments. Islanders showed oilers how titles are won in 8283. This lot consists of a really complete account of waynes career up to his stanley cup of 8283. Wayne gretzky, wife janet and children ty and paulina. If they need scoring, he can provide as many as 92 goals in a season. The stories of the players that made hockey such a wonderful sport through the early years are interspersed with gretzkys stories of how those players impacted his development as a person and as a player.
Wayne gretzky born january 26, 1961 in brantford, ontario known as the great one, was a canadian ice hockey player in the national hockey league nhl for 20 seasons. Enjoy the best wayne gretzky quotes at brainyquote. This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike. Wayne gretzky is one of the most legendary athletes in sporting history. Since 1993, gretzky and a business partner have operated the wayne gretzky s restaurant near the rogers centre in downtown toronto. Buy from multiple sellers, and get all your cards in. The family moved into a house on varadi avenue in brantford seven months after wayne was born, chosen partly because its yard was flat enough. Wayne gretzky has 19 books on goodreads with 8364 ratings.
When we were that age wed go to the pond or backyard rink and throw a puck on the ice and play five on five, or seven on seven. The wayne gretzky collectors handbook features a comprehensive checklist of vintage and modern hockey cards and collectibles, a checklist to vintage books and publications, as well as an auction results guide for gameworn and gameused memorabilia. Jones was born janet marie jones in bridgeton, missouri, the daughter of a business executive. For the national hockey leagues 99th season, gretzky number 99, its greatest player ever, offers a look at back at some of hockeys pivotal moments and its greatest pioneersand for hockey fans, the book is great fun.
What are the names of wayne gretzkys children answers. Ont born october 8, 1938 is a canadian who is best known as the father of ice hockey legend wayne gretzky. Series found in childrens middle grade books a series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders. But as important, wayne gretzky attended banquets and performed charity work. Dryden wrote in his book the game, in the past, defenders and teams had learned to devise strategies to stop opponents with the puck. When i look at tristan and emma, i see paulina, ty and trevor, and it vividly brings. From minorhockey phenomenon to hall of fame sensation, wayne gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. He played 20 seasons in the national hockey league nhl for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Covering everything from revolutionary battles to natural disasters, social movements to witch trails, penguins what was. Gretzky an autobiography is an autobiography written by authors wayne gretzky and rick reilly with photos are by vincent virga. A book about the people and places of brazil country abcs david seidman, jeffrey thompson on.
He was coach and partowner of the nhls phoenix coyotes until he stepped down on september 24, 2009. Wayne gretzky, nicknamed the great one, is widely considered the greatest hockey player of alltime. Gretzkys insider tales put todays nhl into perspective. Januar 1961 in brantford, ontario ist ein ehemaliger. Greatness on ice crabtree groundbreaker biographies morrison, jessica on. That time parents travelled just to boo wayne gretzky a. Now, to mark the nhls ninetyninth anniversary, wayne gretzky has written the story of our game. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Wayne gretzky biography life, children, history, wife. This highinterest, lowvocabulary biography is ideal for. Download the who was series app with over 5,500 questions and 100 levels to play on your phone.
Wayne gretzky was born on january 26, 1961, in brantford, ontario, canada, of russian and polish descent. What didnt you like about mike chamberlains performance. Wayne douglas gretzky is a canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Flipping through the pages of wayne gretzky s new book, you come across one of many anecdotes that. Legends of hockey induction showcase wayne gretzky. The elder gretzky, an avid hockey player as a youth and a keen analyst of the game, is credited by his famous son as playing a key role in his phenomenal success as a player. Type a search term into the form above to see results or explore all books.
Wayne gretzky, wife janet and children ty and paulina arrive at disneys california adventure for a private preopening party for celebrities and special guests on 2701. But looking forward to the second wave of gretzky kids growing up could be her most potent elixir of youth. Wayne gretzky is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. Gretzky s sense of his sports history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art.
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