How Old Was Gretzky When He Retired?
Rosalind Ullrich
2025-05-02 10:15:30
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At age 38, Gretzky was skating away from the game he had dominated for much of his playing career. That day arrived in April 1999. "It's obvious that today, I am officially retired and Sunday will be my last game," Gretzky told a news conference on April 16, 1999.
Ayana Mohr
2025-04-20 08:14:41
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Gretzky, with 894 goals to his name, was 38 years old. It was the day Wayne Gretzky said his final goodbye to hockey, and the day the greatest player of all time played his final game. The world of hockey will never forget April 18, 1999.
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