Walter Gretzky
(1938-2021)
Father of Wayne Gretzy
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Walter Gretzky, CM, O.Ont (October 8, 1938 – March 4, 2021) was a Canadian who is best known as the father of ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. The elder Gretzky, an avid hockey player as a youth and a keen analyst of the game, was credited by his famous son as playing a key role in his phenomenal success as a player. Walter coached his hockey-loving son continuously, starting at age three, building him a backyard rink, devising creative exercises and drills, teaching him profound insights into how to play successfully, and accompanying him to most of his games. He was famous for instructing Wayne and his brothers to “Go to where the puck is going, not where it has been."
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8 October 1938 Canning, Ontario
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4 March 2021 (aged 82)
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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Wayne Douglas Gretzky 1st child with Phyllis Hockin Male b. 26 Jan 1961 Age: 64 1961- Professional ice hockey player -
Keith Edward Gretzky 3rd child with Phyllis Hockin Male b. 16 Feb 1967 Age: 58 1967- Canadian ice hockey player -
Brent Gretzky 5th child with Phyllis Hockin Male b. 20 Feb 1972 Age: 53 1972- Canadian ice hockey centre
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