Happy birthday! Wayne Gretzky turns 65 today

Wayne Gretzky is celebrating his 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Wayne Gretzky has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gretzky, a cultural icon

Born Wayne Douglas Gretzky in Brantford on January 26, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Gretzky's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Wayne hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Wayne Gretzky as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 65.

Happy Birthday, Wayne, you're the best!

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