Updated Jan. 26, 2024 at 12:50 p.m. On this day in 1961, Wayne Gretzky was born. How did Wayne Gretzky start playing hockey? Growing up in Brantford, Ontario, Gretzky practiced his skills on a backyard rink and played junior hockey. Though he was small in stature, Gretzky’s intelligence, stamina, and knowledge of the game would […]
