Wayne Gretzky 99 My Life in Pictures 1999

The complete photographic record of the world's finest hockey player with comments, captions and an introduction by Wayne Gretzky.

No life in hockey can compare with that of The Great One. A superstar before his teens, no player's professional career was greeted with the initial anticipation and, then, the wonderment of Gretzky's.

At the time of his retirement in 1999, Gretzky held sixty-one official NHL ; records and was the winner of nine Hart Trophy MVP awards an four Stanley Cup' championships. As astonishing as these achievements might be, they only hint at his impact on the game. Hi accomplishments and his personality have made him hockeys most respected ambassador and have contributed mightily to the growth o hockey and the NHL® in the United States and the test of the world.

Hockey commentator and former NHL' goaltender John Davidson contributes an analysis based on twenty years of observing Gretzky fro behind the mark to behind the microphone.

A comprehensive statistical package from youth hockey to international play to the NHL° completes 99: My Life In Pictures.

99: My Life In Pictures reviews and celebrates Wayne Gretzky as ha never been done before. An unprecedented collection of photograph reveals Gretzky's career full glory, from his first goal as a six year-old to his last with the New York Rangers.

Wayne's commentary gives you an insight behind the images, revealing the same understanding of hockey that dazzled teammates, opponents and fans for more than two decades.

Comments and Analysis by Wayne Gretzky

"The Meaning of Wayne" by John Davidson

More than 350 Photographs, many never published before Rare Letters and Documents

Complete Statistical Review

With insightful essays and more than 250 images, 99 deserves a place on every sports fan's shelf.

Very good condition, book and dust jacket

By: John Davidson

Edited by : Dan Diamond 1999

226pages 9.25" x 12"