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“My dad tried to kill..”: Wayne Gretzky opens up about how his father tried to stop ‘The Great One’ nickname from sticking | NHL News – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

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A nickname born out of early dominance on the iceAcceptance of a name that would define a legacy
“My dad tried to kill..”: Wayne Gretzky opens up about how his father tried to stop ‘The Great One’ nickname from sticking
Wayne Gretzky’s iconic nickname, “The Great One,” originated from a profile of his youth hockey dominance (Getty Images)

Wayne Gretzky is a name synonymous with greatness in the NHL, but the origin of his famous nickname, “The Great One,” has a surprising twist. During a recent segment on NHL on TNT’s Face Off, Wayne Gretzky shared that his father, Walter Gretzky, was not a fan of the moniker when it first appeared during his youth hockey days.

A nickname born out of early dominance on the ice

Long before Wayne Gretzky shattered NHL records, he was just a ten-year-old prodigy from Brantford, Ontario, netting an unbelievable 400 goals in a single season. A reporter from the London Free Press came to profile the young phenom. At the conclusion of the article, the journalist proposed a fitting nickname: “The Great One,” drawing inspiration from legends like “Mr. Hockey” and “The Golden Jet.”“They said, ‘We should just call him The Great One,’” Gretzky recalled. “Well, my dad tried to kill that right away — it just kept coming back.”Walter Gretzky believed such a title placed unnecessary pressure on his young son. He didn’t want Wayne to bear the weight of premature hype. But despite his father’s objections, the nickname gained traction and became permanently linked to the budding superstar.

Acceptance of a name that would define a legacy

Over time, the family had no choice but to embrace the label. “Finally, I just was like, ‘Well, we’re going to have to live with it,’” Gretzky admitted. And live with it he did. By the time he retired in 1999, Gretzky had not only fulfilled but exceeded the expectations that came with such a grand title. With 894 goals, 2,857 career points, and 61 NHL records, “The Great One” wasn’t just a nickname—it became his rightful legacy.

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Switching gears to current NHL action, Gretzky also shared his thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers’ Game 5 loss to the Florida Panthers. “Right from the get-go, Florida played a really smart, intelligent road game,” he said, noting that Edmonton looked “cautious” and “on their heels” early on.Also Read: No longer Canadian: Wayne Gretzky’s Canadian identity questioned after Donald Trump friendship sparks controversyFrom a childhood nickname to a storied NHL career, Gretzky’s story remains one of humility, brilliance, and enduring greatness.





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