Gretzky Retired So Early? But Why?
Estell Satterfield
2025-05-11 13:10:28
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In 1999, Wayne Gretzky retired at age 38, concluding a 20-season NHL career. Back in 1988, right after being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the LA Kings, Gretzky was mentally exhausted from the demands of the game and felt he had just a few years left in him. When Gretzky was 28 and 29 he thought he might play 3 or 4 more years, but he ended up playing in another 11 years.
Lue Sauer
2025-05-01 10:22:45
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But I knew it was time to retire when I was playing my last year, and people I was playing against, before they would hit me, they would scream my name, and I remember thinking, ‘Wow something’s not right about this.’
Hershel Hill
2025-04-20 20:50:24
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He admitted the real reason behind his decision to retire came to his goal total, nine tallies in 70 contests, and how he compared it to his previous years in the league. Gretzky had only informed his wife about his retirement plans, and would tease his kids that “nine goals used to be a good weekend.”
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