In most Canadian cities toddlers learn to skate before They can spell their own names. Wayne was no different, but he was faster, and better than most Canadian children.

                                                                                                                                   

Wayne quickly showed the Edmonton Oilers owners that he could play pro hockey. They gave him a starting salary of $300,000. That was a lot.

                                                                                                                                   

Phil Esposito ( the Oilers coach) congratulates Wayne Gretzky after he scored his 77th goal. The record goal came at 13:24 of the last game, (9 out of 10 of his shots went past that goalie).

                                                                                                                                           

Wayne celebrates after breaking another record. He broke as people say too many records for Edmonton. Bobby Orr the greatest defenseman says " to me what makes Wayne great is the little things.

                                                                                                                                            

The oilers hold up the cup to show their fans. Wayne won many cups in his day, but his first was with the Oilers.

                                                                                                                                                

The great Gretzky is becoming the best hockey  of all times. He can skate, he can pass, he can deke. There is nothing he cant do.

                                                                                                                                             

Wayne is looking for a pass as he skates away from the d-man. Wayne Gretzky and actress Janet Jones were married on July 16th.

                                                                                                                                               

Besides being a NHL star Wayne will often represent his native country in international tournaments like the Canada cup or the world championship.

                                                                                                                                                 

Wayne shares a candid moment with his child. In all of his photo shots he is with his family

                                                                                                                                           

Waynes  dad put on his first skates. Just like Wayne put on his childs first skates

                                                                                                                                        

Even though he was a great player                       he had to balance his family time and work out time. he was the hardest worker their.

                                                                                                                                         

Wayne was in the hall of fame while he was still in the NHL he was one of the first players  ever to do that.