Topic spans: 1960 - 1988
The Great Wayne Gretzky
By now it's practically hockey legend. Wayne Gretzky started playing the game in the backyard rink built by his dad. It marked the beginning of the most spectacular career in hockey history. From the time Gretzky donned his first pair of skates at age two to the shocking trade that took him south of the border, we look at how the "Great One" set the bar higher for Canada's favourite game.
Wayne Gretzky photo from the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
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Wayne Gretzky doll faces off Barbie
Broadcast Date: Jan. 12, 1983
The Wayne Gretzky doll is the latest toy for number 99.Wayne Gretzky doll faces off Barbie
Medium: Television
Program: Newsday
Broadcast Date: Jan. 12, 1983
Reporter: Doug Harrison
Duration: 1:33
Last updated:
Jan. 7, 2008
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This 1970 documentary profiles 22-year-old Bobby Orr, already the NHL's premier defenceman, on the verge of winning his first Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins.
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Former NHL superstar turned Team Canada general manager Steve Yzerman describes the type of NHLer he wants at the Olympics.
Wayne Gretzky doll faces off Barbie .
The CBC Digital Archives Website.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Last updated: Jan. 7, 2008.
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