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Walter Gretzky

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Biography: Walter Gretzky is best-known as the father of ice hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, Canada

Birthday: October 08, 1938

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Gender: Male

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Overview: Once in a generation comes an athlete so gifted that he completely dominates his sport. In our generation that man is Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky is more than a hockey star, he is an inter-national sports hero. ABOVE AND BEYOND takes you behind the headlines to that frozen river where his career began.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1990-08-31

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Overview: The authors showcase unique information that disproves previously held stereotypes. It turns out that the roots of Ukrainian hockey go back over a century. Ukrainian hockey players from immigrant families gained world fame while playing for teams in their new homeland. Meanwhile, they continued to maintain their language and culture. Throughout the 100-year existence of the NHL, more than fifty Ukrainians became champions of the League. This is the largest number of champions representing a non-North American nationality. Even the best hockey player of all times, Wayne Gretzky, is of Ukrainian descent.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: uk

Release Date: 2020-12-03

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Walter Gretzky

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