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A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.

Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 26
Ice Hockey Coach
Ice Hockey Player
Restaurateur
The Corporation of the City of Brantford
The Great One
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
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When I broke into professional hockey at 17 I was told that I was too small and too slow and I wouldn't make the NHL. Now it's kind of flip-flopped and the sense is I can't be a good coach because I was a great athlete.
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Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when we won in 2002.
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Growing up, I was always the small guy.
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I grew up such a fan. It was my life. Everything I did was hockey related and everything I have is because of hockey and the NHL.
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I heard people say, 'Why would he want to do this?' My answer is 'Why not?' It is what I love. It's what I know.
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