Wayne Gretzky By summerrobinson Jan 26, 1961 Wayne Gretzky is born Mar 7, 1967 Joined his first hockey team (local childrens) Mar 7, 1978 signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the fledgling World Hockey Association. Nov 7, 1978 Indianapolis Racers Trade Wayne Gretzky to Edmonton Oilers Oct 10, 1979 Wayne Gretzky Scores First Point of his Career in NHL Debut Mar 7, 1980 awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the League's Most Valuable Player Mar 7, 1981 Becomes First NHL Player to Break the 200-Point Mark Mar 7, 1982 became the first hockey player and first Canadian to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Feb 8, 1983 Sets All-Star Game Record with Four Goals in One Period May 19, 1984 Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup May 30, 1985 Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup May 31, 1987 Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup May 26, 1988 Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup Aug 9, 1988 Traded to the Los Angeles Kings Feb 27, 1996 Traded to the St. Louis Blues Jul 21, 1996 Signs with the New York Rangers Apr 18, 1999 Plays His Final Game Nov 26, 1999 Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Mar 7, 2002 founded the “Wayne Gretzky Foundation”. Aug 8, 2005 Becomes the Phoenix Coyotes Head Coach Sep 24, 2009 Steps Down as Phoenix Coyotes Head Coach