“When I broke into professional hockey at 17 I was told that I was too small and too slow and I wouldn't make the NHL. Now it's kind of flip-flopped and the sense is I can't be a good coach because I was a great athlete.”
Quote by Wayne Gretzky
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Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky, born on January 26, 1961, is a renowned Canadian ice hockey player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Gretzky's achievements in the NHL, where he played, are extraordinary, and he is known for his 9 scoring titles, 8 MVP awards, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. He led his teams to win 4 Stanley Cups. more
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