Wayne Douglas Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky, born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Canada, is a ice hockey legend known as "The Great One." With an incredible career spanning decades, Gretzky is considered the best in NHL history. His amazing skills and goal-scoring ability made him a cultural icon. Playing for teams like the Edmonton Oilers, he led them to multiple Stanley Cup wins. Even after retiring, Gretzky continues to influence hockey globally. Beyond records, he's a symbol of inspiration for aspiring players and fans alike, leaving an everlasting mark on the sport he loves.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Wayne Gretzky holds the record for winning 9 Hart Trophies earned in between 1980-1989
• Gretzky holds the record for scoring 894 goals in the NHL
• Accomplished the feat of scoring a total of over 200 points in a season. He is the only NHL player to do so in four seasons.
• Received 10 “Art Ross Trophy” as a point’s leaders of NHL seasons in between 1981-1994
• Honoured with the  "Lester B. Pearson Award" five times which is given to the 'most outstanding Player' of NHL's seasons
• Numerous awards and recognitions have been titled under his name such as 'Wayne Gretzky 99 Award', 'Wayne Gretzky Trophy', and 'Wayne Gretzky Award'