Wayne Gretzky Turns 50

[mattola]

that snot nosed, whiney too small of a player that probably wouldn't ever succeed in the NHL from the Oilers turns 50 this Wednesday

fraking 50

He retired 12 years ago. TWELVE.....

what is your favorite Gretzky moment? I have NONE as a player I couldnt stand him setting record of record of record against the Canucks. It sure wasnt Nagano. I suppose it could be the Canada Cup but really its 2002 as Manager of Team Canada.

50 goddamit Im getting old

 

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His 7Up commercial (Feelin' Up)

 

[Urkie]

Mine was his last game in Canada and it just happened to be in Ottawa. I remember that game just like it was yesterday.

 

[mattola]

His 7Up commercial (Feelin' Up)

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[mattola]

 

[puckhead]

what is your favorite Gretzky moment?

- 1987 Canada Cup, on a line with #66 was pretty magical.
- 5 goals to hit 50 in the 39th game.
- Highsticking Doug Gilmour undetected, and effectively ending the Leafs' playoff run shortly thereafter
- Gretzky on Saturday Night Live. cheesy, and awesome

 

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Of course, August 9th, 1988 was a very special day...

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Happy 50th Birthday Gretz from us devils fans lol

 

[beantownmaniac]

WOW, I never knew I was younger than Gretzky (by about 2 months). I guess two great Wayne's were born in 1961

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

that snot nosed, whiney too small of a player that probably wouldn't ever succeed in the NHL from the Oilers turns 50 this Wednesday

fraking 50

He retired 12 years ago. TWELVE.....

what is your favorite Gretzky moment? I have NONE as a player I couldnt stand him setting record of record of record against the Canucks. It sure wasnt Nagano. I suppose it could be the Canada Cup but really its 2002 as Manager of Team Canada.

50 goddamit Im getting old

Islanders vs Kings

Former King Ken Baumgartner hits Gretzky in front of the Islander net. Gretzky missed quite a bit of time due to a back injury. I couldn't believe it at the time. Somebody FINALLY hit the guy.

I was never a fan of Gretzky. Of course the fact that his Oilers ended my teams Dynasty & started their own has something to do with it.

 

[KillerVee]

WOW, I never knew I was younger than Gretzky (by about 2 months). I guess two great Wayne's were born in 1961

You're right! Wayne Coyne was born in 1961 too. Wayne Coyne and Wayne Gretzky. Yup, two great Waynes.

 

[beantownmaniac]

You're right! Wayne Coyne was born in 1961 too. Wayne Coyne and Wayne Gretzky. Yup, two great Waynes.

REPORTED!!!!

 

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Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

 

[elocomotive]

Fig Newton > Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

 

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Fig Newton > Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

Sir Isaac Newton > Fig Newton > Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

John Wayne > Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

 

[beantownmaniac]

Sir Isaac Newton > Fig Newton > Wayne Newton > Wayne Gretzky

At times I've been called all of these

 

[puckhead]

TSN is having a "3 day celebration" leading up to Gretzky's birthday.
slow news week? don't we have any tennis or curling to report?

 

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TSN is having a "3 day celebration" leading up to Gretzky's birthday.
slow news week? don't we have any tennis or curling to report?

Considering he spends the majority of his time south of the 49th parallel, I find it a little excessive.

 

[IPostedWhat]

Considering he spends the majority of his time south of the 49th parallel, I find it a little excessive.

What's he doing in South Korea?