Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky's birth

Jan 26, 1961

Born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Wayne Gretzky's Life & Career

Period: Jan 26, 1961 to Feb 1, 2000

Sets Youth Scoring Record

Mar 1, 1972

At age 10 Wayne set youth scoring records of 378 goals and 498 points in one season.

First NHL Goal

Oct 14, 1979

First NHL goal versus Vancouver Canucks

NHL Points Record

Apr 15, 1982

Became the first player with over 200 points in a season, collecting 212.

First NHL Stanley Cup

Jun 8, 1983

Lead Edmonton Oilers to First Stanley Cup

1,000 Career Point

Dec 19, 1984

Wayne registered 1,000 career points versus Los Angeles Kings

8th Consecutive Hart Trophy

Jun 1, 1988

Waynes earns 8th consecutive Hart Trophy for being NHL's Most Valuable Player

4th Stanley Cup

Jun 1, 1988

Wayne leads the Edmonton Oilers to 4th Stanley Cup in 5 years

All Time Leading Scorer

Oct 15, 1989

While playing for the Los Angeles Kings now Wayne breaks Gordie Howe's all time scoring record of 1,850 points against his old team the Edmonton Oilers.

Plays last NHL Game

Apr 18, 1999

Wayne plays last NHL game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins finishing with 2,857 points

Gretzky's No. 99 retired from the NHL

Feb 15, 2000

The NHL retires the number 99 from the NHL making wayne the last player ever to wear 99 in the NHL.