Walter Gretzky

About

Father to Hockey's "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. He was also a hockey player growing up who coached his son starting when he was only three years old by building a home rink and having him participate in fundamental drills. He was a repairman for 37 years. 

Before Fame

During his high school days, he ran track and was a skilled pole vaulter and long jumper. He really wanted to play professional hockey, but was deemed to be too small.

Trivia

He is perhaps most famous for telling his sons to "Go to where the puck is going, not where it has been." He received honorary degrees from 3 separate universities. 

Family Life

Besides Wayne, he had four other children named Kim, Keith, Glen, and Brett.

Associated With

He is the father of statistically the greatest hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky.