Wayne Gretzky is one of the finest athletes of all time. Both hero and superstar to fellow athletes and fans alike, this extraordinary hockey player embodies the qualities of true sportsmanship—on and off the ice. Gerald Redmond documents the life and career of this outstanding player, from his peewee league years in smalltown Ontario to his NHL stardom—and everything in between. From the thrill of being Stanley Cup Champion and the “Royal Wedding” between Gretzky and Janet Jones to the controversy surrounding his big trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the L.A. Kings and life in Los Angeles, this book follows the life of this remarkable athlete: Wayne Gretzky—the Great One.
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This slender book examines the career of Gretzky from the early days in Brantford, Ontario to the Kings' Stanley Cup loss to the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. -- Canadian Book Review Annual
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Gerald Redmond is a sport historian and professor emeritus, University of Alberta.
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