99 at 50

A happy 50th birthday today to NHL great Wayne Gretzky, whose records live on. Gretzky finished his career with 2,857 points, and there are no active NHL players under 40 who are even halfway to Gretzky’s total. Gretzky also leads the way in career goals (894) and single-season goals (92), assists (163) and points (215). The numbers remain absolutely staggering. On Gretzky’s birthday, NHL.com took a look at “The Great One,” including this quote from Gretzky, taken from a recent appearance on SiriusXM radio.

“It feels like yesterday that I was tying up my skates sitting in a locker room at an All-Star Game next to Gordie Howe,” Gretzky said. “I was 17 and Gordie Howe was 50 at that time. I remember looking at him and thinking, ‘Oh my goodness, 50 years old?’ and here it is years later. My grandmother used to always say, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun and life is good.’ I feel fortunate that life has been pretty good to me and I had the privilege of playing in the NHL and the game seems to be getting better every year.”

Gretzky remains celebrated figure as he turns 50

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