Wayne first met his wife on a TV show called Dance Fever. Johnson's fiance and son happily watched from afar as he won the U.S. Open in 2016. Gretzky won the Art Ross Memorial Trophy (leading NHL scorer) for seven consecutive years, from the 198081 to the 198687 season, and won it again in 198990, 199091, and 199394. Unfortunately, he failed to be as dominant as he was with the Oilers, and even though he led the Kings to their first Stanley Cup finals in 1993, he could never win a title with them. Helping the player's celebrity status was his quiet, humble attitude, which helped ensure he wouldn't do anything off the ice to tarnish his image. Paulina's mother invited Johnson to their family home in 2011. Signed as an underage free agent by Indianapolis (WHA), June 12, 1978. In 1996, Gretzky left the Kings and started playing for the St. Louis Blues. Emma is the youngest of the couple's five children. His mom, Phyllis Gretzky, was born October 14, 1941 and passed away on December 19, 2005. When people come to town, were used to saying, Oh, stay with us! Now that theyre back in their old home, It doesnt feel like weve been out of it a day, she says. His finest year may have been 1986, a season in which he totaled 52 goals and an NHL single-season record, 163 assists. So it's kind of like the phrase "like father, like daughter." Wayne Gretzky On 26-1-1961 Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario. While serving in that role, Wayne met a young actor named Janet Jones and the two quickly hit it off. His name is synonymous with number 99, which he made iconic during his illustrious career. He played his first full NHL season in 1979-80 for the Edmonton Oilers. The massive pool helps the Gretzkys lure the whole family over for barbecues. Officially announced his retirement, April 16, 1999. The tournament took place at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2016 and marked Johnson's first of many major wins throughout his career. Despite the excitement surrounding his association with the club, coach Gretzky was never able to lead the club to the playoffs, much less fill the arena with fans. In 1987, they met for the second time at a Los Angeles game. I couldn't be happier for him," Gretzky said after Johnson's Cadillac Championship victory at Trump National Doral in 2015. Paulina Gretzky, Waynes Daughter, announced on Instagram that her and PGA Tour golfer Dustin Johnson are expecting their second child. Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky, considered by many the greatest player in hockeys history, has a large family with his wife of three decades. Their other daughter, 29-year-old Paulina, is a model and mother of two. 79: 137: 51: 86 +14: 21: 13: 22: 1: 1: 6: 284: 18.0: Wayne Gretzky: We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Emma's mother Janet took to Instagram to share a photo of the birthday girl posing with the pop star. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. In the fall of 1979, Gretzky embarked on his first full NHL season. He was causing a stir across Canada when he was a teenager. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. The couple's 15-year-old aspiring tennis champ daughter, Emma, gets her strokes in at the family's court. The Chicago Cubs even signed him in 2011, but he failed to impress enough to stay in the MLB, so he spent most of his career playing for minor league teams. Wayne Gretzky had 96 games played with 5+ points. If Gretzky was in Los Angeles, the reasoning went, hockey's best player could greatly help the league become relevant in southern California. The couple became engaged in January 1988 and exchanged their vows in a lavish ceremony six months later.