Wayne Gretzky Net Worth, Height, Weight, Wife, Bio, Kids
What is Wayne Gretzky Net Worth?
Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach whose full name is Wayne Douglas Gretzky has a net worth of $250 million.
Profile
| Net Worth | $250 million |
| Name | Wayne Gretzky |
| Full Name | Wayne Douglas Gretzky |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | January 26, 1961 |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Place of birth | Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian and American |
| Wife | Janet Jones (m. 1988) |
| Profession | Ice Hockey Coach |
Biography
Wayne Gretzky is a former Canadian ice hockey player and coach, holds numerous NHL records. He's known as "the Great One" and is considered the greatest hockey player ever.
Raised in Brantford, Ontario, he displayed exceptional intelligence and game reading skills. Gretzky played for various teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, where he achieved significant success.
His trade to the Los Angeles Kings boosted the team's performance and popularized hockey in California. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and honors for his exceptional performance and sportsmanship.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999, he also became the executive director for the Canadian national men's hockey team and owned the Phoenix Coyotes.
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In 2021, he transitioned to an analyst role on Turner Sports' NHL coverage after being a part of the Oilers Entertainment Group.
How old is Wayne Gretzky?
The Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach was born on January 26, 1961 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. However, Wayne Douglas Gretzky is 62 years old as of 2023.
Wayne Gretzky Parents, Siblings and Family
Wayne Gretzky parents are Phyllis Leone (Hockin) and Walter Gretzky. They married in 1960.
They lived in a Brantford apartment, where Walter worked for Bell Telephone Canada.
Seven months after Wayne's birth, they moved to a house on Varadi Avenue, selected for its flat yard ideal for an ice rink in winter.
Wayne has siblings: Kim (born 1963), Keith, Glen, and Brent.
They often visited their grandparents' farm and watched Hockey Night in Canada together.
Who are Wayne Douglas Gretzky Wife and Children?
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While on Dance Fever, Gretzky met actress Janet Jones. She doesn't recall his presence on the show.
They met regularly and became a couple in 1987 after running into each other at a Lakers game.
Gretzky proposed in January 1988, and they married on July 16, 1988, in a lavish ceremony dubbed “The Royal Wedding.”
The couple has five children: Paulina, Ty, Trevor, Tristan, and Emma.
Wayne Douglas Gretzky Height and Weight
The Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach's height is 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and he weighs 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb).
