Wayne Gretzky
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Summary
Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford[1]. He has worked as an ice hockey player[2], ice hockey coach[3], and restaurateur[4]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,187 views/month, #1,157 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Walter Gretzky[6]
- Spouse: Janet Jones[7]
- Child: Paulina Gretzky[8], Trevor Gretzky[9]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10], United States[11]
- Native language: Canadian English[12]
- Educated at: Ross Sheppard High School[13], West Humber Collegiate Institute[14]
- Award received: Silver Olympic Order[15], Companion of the Order of Canada[16], Hockey Hall of Fame[17], IIHF Hall of Fame[18], Horatio Alger Award[19], Canada's Walk of Fame[20], Hart Memorial Trophy[21], Art Ross Trophy[22], Conn Smythe Trophy[23], Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[24], Lester B. Pearson Award[25], NHL Plus-Minus Award[26], Canada's Sports Hall of Fame[27], Ontario Sports Hall of Fame[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
Why It Matters
Wayne Gretzky has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Wayne Gretzky born?
Wayne Gretzky's place of birth was Brantford[1].
Who were Wayne Gretzky's parents?
Wayne Gretzky's father was Walter Gretzky[6].
Who was Wayne Gretzky married to?
Wayne Gretzky's spouses include Janet Jones[7].
What did Wayne Gretzky do for work?
Wayne Gretzky worked as an ice hockey player[2], ice hockey coach[3], and restaurateur[4].
Where did Wayne Gretzky go to school?
Wayne Gretzky was educated at Ross Sheppard High School[13] and West Humber Collegiate Institute[14].
What awards did Wayne Gretzky receive?
Honors received include Silver Olympic Order[15], Companion of the Order of Canada[16], Hockey Hall of Fame[17], and IIHF Hall of Fame[18].