A CONVERSATION WITH THE GREAT GRETZKY

 An exclusive interview with the undisputed king of hockey

PHOTOGRAPHED AT RAPTIS RARE BOOKS, PALM BEACH, FL Wayne Gretzky changed the game of hockey forever. He put on skates for the first time at the age of two, skating on a frozen river on his grandmother’s farm in Canada and was taught the game of hockey by his father, Walter, who built a rink in the family’s back yard. He made his first team at age five and at the age of 10 he scored so many goals he earned the nickname “The Great One.” As a pro, he led the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cups and shattered record after record: most goals in a season (both first and second place), most assists, most points and many more. After 20 seasons in the NHL, a career that included…

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