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Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don't take the shot.
Wayne Gretzky
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Wayne Gretzky
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 26
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The Corporation of the City of Brantford
The Great One
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
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The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.
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Eight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we're Thanksgiving turkeys.
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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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