Walter Gretzky, O.Ont, (born October 8, 1938 in Canning, Ontario, Canada) is the father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, as well as Brent Gretzky and Keith Gretzky. The son of immigrants from Mogilev, Belarus (father) and Pidhaitsy, Ukraine (mother), immigrating via Krakow, Poland, he played ice hockey for much of his youth, but never made it beyond juniors. He met his wife Phyllis Hockin (October 14, 1941 in Paris, Ontario - December 19, 2005), … Wikipedia
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The Great One's father, Walter Gretzky , tops a long list of honourees announced by Rideau Hall. In total, Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean announced the appointments of 40 members, 18 officers and three companions (the highest level) of the order. Walter Gret www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2007/12/28/order...
The Great One's father, Walter Gretzky , tops a long list of honourees announced by Rideau Hall. In total, Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean announced the appointments of 40 members, 18 officers and three companions (the highest level) of the order. Walter Gret www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2007/12/28/order-of-cana...
To many people, Walter Gretzky is the ultimate dad, the father of the Great One, and the first inspired coach to a gifted young hockey player. Wayne Gretzky himself has said about his talent: "It's God-given. It's Wally-given." The Heart and Stroke Fou www.eatyourheartoutevent.com/gretzky.html
"My dad always said, 'We're the luckiest people in the world to live in a country like Canada.' He was so proud," Walter Gretzky said in an interview. "If he were alive, if my mom were alive today, they wouldn't be able to comprehend what is happening. www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071228.wsptorde...
Deaf in his right ear. National spokesman for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Autobiography "On Family, Hockey and Healing" is the basis of Waking Up Walter: The Walter Gretzky Story (2005) (TV). In his book, "Gretzky: From Backyard Rink to the www.imdb.com/name/nm1155299/