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You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.
Wayne Gretzky
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Wayne Gretzky
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 26
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Restaurateur
The Corporation of the City of Brantford
The Great One
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
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