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Competitive spirit is still at a premium. The more you win, the better you play, the more money you make, so they all have that in mind.

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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It really doesn't matter or concern me what people are saying or who thinks who is the favorite. The bottom line is you have to play.
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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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The only way a kid is going to practise is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.
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I'm very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard.
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Maybe it wasn't the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.
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