The Great One - Wayne Gretzky Shares His Incredible Career Journey | Undeniable with Joe Buck

Joe Buck welcomes THE GREAT ONE, Wayne Gretzky, to the show and talks about his years playing hockey as a youth, the famous quote, and the journey to becoming one of the NHL's greatest players of all time.

[@bruce8321]

His parents were terrific. I took my son to his house in Brantford once and sat in my car. My son knocked on the door and Walter welcomed him in immediately. 45 minutes later my son finally comes back to the car. They had given him milk and cookies with autographed pics of Wayne and a tour of all the trophies and awards Wayne had won. How many would do that for a stranger knocking on your door.

[@dmun8508]

Give credit to you for giving your son a memory of a life time, as you called wayne’s parents terrific im sure he has or will say “my dad was terrific” you sitting in the car waiting shows you wanted him to have that moment by himself im sure you wanted to go in there too lol you a good man sir.

[@bruce8321]

Thank you for that it means a lot. I have three incredible sons of which I am very proud. Take care.@@dmun8508

[@blueshirtshockey93]

God Bless❤

[@bruce8321]

charged with what?@@gregorybaggio

[@victorbachmann3093]

Only a nice human being wearing N°99

[@JadensRedemption]

Shout out for Walter Gretzky. A great man who raised a great kid. Respect.

[@xipingpooh5783]

He is called the Great One for a reason. A class act through and through.

[@That90sShow]

🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gw593]

@@That90sShowIdiot

[@user-qh1rp6tx5m]

There will never be another player like Gretzky, on or off the ice. He single handedly changed the game forever. Thanks for the memories Wayne!

[@MrSean03839]

Wayne's parents raised one heck of a son, on and off the ice.

[@DJDOGG31]

Gretzky is the most unassuming superstar in sports history.

[@brucejodouin7499]

I could listen to either one of those Men speak for hours... definitely a true human being. He makes me proud to be a Canadian.

[@voraciousreader3341]

You and all Canadians have so much to be proud of, so many Giants who have contributed to so many arts, sciences, sports….everything! I especially love the great Canadian songwriters and musicians, and also Glenn Gould! He’s the only pianist I’ll listen to who recorded the keyboard works of Bach! I grew up across the bay from Duluth, MN, just a few hours south of your border, so Canada has always been on my radar in the best way possible. Also, I learned over the years that two of my ancestors fought for the British in the Revolutionary War and had to escape over the border to Canada (today’s New Brunswick), one in a box hidden in a wagon full of goods because he had a price on his head. They stayed with groups of Loyalists and eventually migrated westward, eventually moving south into Lower Michigan about 100 years later. So that’s another reason for me to love Canada!

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Buck is baised

[@dana102083]

​@@voraciousreader3341cool story! We do have a lot to be proud of, thanks a lot! My great grandparents are from Romania, Austria, Poland and mostly Ukraine. We were on all sides too and got free land to work the land in 2 yrs. My grandpa had flat feet so he was rejected from the military and saved my dad's family tree. My mom's dad was a gunner and trained in Halifax, NS but didn't go as the war ended. I am thankful. ❤

[@lastlaff2777]

The classiest athlete in the world, by far.

[@Afterlife7377]

Hartford Whalers 99

[@dim499]

Why did his daughter turn out like she did?

[@cammacisaac9966]

​@@dim499 you mean an absolute smoke show?

[@bluegregory6239]

Gretzky and Federer.

[@johnsewell6593]

Listen, I agree about Gretz being a class act. Problem : This new GAMBLING problem. He does NOT need the money so whydid he pounce with bothfeet and NO hesitation....It just cheapens his reputation....I can sort of see it with thr young guns (Mathews,McDavid, etc.....) but GRETZ has made his money --- and he MUST have thought of how thus would make his reputation fall and be sullied by his actions. Or is it"Its a business -- who gives a hoot , just go fer' the cash grab", who cares about my reputation as long as I earn another couple of million......!!

[@yeltsin6817]

I lived in Brantford and just one street north of the Gretzkys. I worked at the zehrs store and they would shop there. You’d never know their son was the greatest scorer ever. So down to earth. After Mrs Gretzky passed my mom would run into Walter at various local church garage sales. He was always trying to find a decent dishcloths to use and would ask my Mom what she thought. She said he was such a nice and friendly guy and he d talk to everyone Here is even a better story. I came by to visit my dad and mom. My dad was Always bored so we d go to the Brantford Mall and all these old retired guys would hang and talk. I see Mr Gretzky walking towards us and my dad jumps up and says Walt. I want you to meet my son. He comes over and we chat for a few minutes. All he asked was questions about me and my wife and kids etc. then I said take care Mr Gretzky. My dad had a puzzled look and asked how do you know him??? I said Dad…. That’s Walter Gretzky. He still didn’t click it. So I said that is Wayne Gretzkys sad. Everyone knows him. My dad’s was dumbfounded. He said I’ve been talking to that guy for a year. He never once said anything about that. That shows you how humble he was.

[@gerardbullard3532]

He did play for the blues a short time ,nothing merchant about that.

[@yeltsin6817]

It was like 20 games and he didn’t want to stay there

[@mr.intensity2685]

​@yeltsin6817 He didn't want to stay there because of Mike Keenan! His wife is from St. Louis. They actually own a home in St. Louis. He was there for the Winter Classic game at Busch Stadium. He was wearing the good Blues jersey, not the horrible one that he wore when he played for the Blues. Those were the worst jerseys in Blues history!

[@mr.intensity2685]

​@gerardbullard3532 He's too classy to call Mike Keenan a world-class prick!

[@yeltsin6817]

I didn’t know that but it makes sense. Mike wore out his welcome with a lot of players.

[@santacruz986]

Joe Buck is a tremendous interview hombre

[@bb.cute.channel]

Wayne Gretzky is like Larry Bird. Legendary! 👍👍👍👍

[@yovalks]

Mr Gretzky came to our game to drop the ceremonial face-off. A true man of class. Always had time for the community. Wayne-o is a pretty big beautician himself.

[@mikeburgoyne9133]

Total class. Both of them.

[@e.k.borchgrevink2786]

I usually don't comment on these sorts of interviews, but after listening to Wayne Gretzky I just have to. I was never a big hockey fan when he was playing because I just wasn't into hockey in my younger years. But after listening to this guy, because I never knew anything about him before except that he was a great hockey player, I have to say this is just one "Down-Home-Your-Average-Joe-Next-Door GREAT GUY." I don't tip my hat to too many people, but Wayne Gretzky, I am TIPPING MY HAT to you, right here, right now ...!!!!!

[@Leafer99]

I never get tired of listening to his stories. I'm loving a lot of his recent interviews, he is really opening up. Such an Icon.

[@Steven91637]

Such an Gentleman I salute to the greatest Hockey 🏒 Player ever existed.Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@santacruz986]

Gretzky is sobre in this interview 😂

[@CD-rs2pl]

Most dominate athlete and most humble. I cant believe he doesnt own a car. His dad was an amazing human being. I love how he loves to talk about him

[@litterbug1483]

Gretzky and Guy Lafleur took out a fire hydrant in a Lamborghini

[@stevediduck9963]

Definitely the GREAT ONE in every way. Happy life Wayne.

[@emstorm1725]

We were all devastated when he was traded from Edmonton. I still remember that day. I don't think we ever really recovered. It was nice when he came back to work for the organization. He did so much for hockey and has always been the nicest human being.

[@bluegregory6239]

I was an old North Stars fan, but W. Gretzky was the best player I've ever seen. Trading him to LA was a tragedy.

[@dana102083]

​@bluegregory6239 was good to see Minnesota get their team back! The prairies deserve their hockey teams and have the best fans!! Cheers from Edmonton 😊

[@christophernickerson8225]

I loves Wayne growing up, trading him was bad for Edmonton and Canada

[@billshirley4038]

Walter was the nicest guy. He spent time coaching my grandsonand his team. My daughter was so impressed with him.

[@robgriffin9883]

I have known Wayne since 1986. He is the as nice as he seems...Right Mess?

[@Jay9999]

The Great Gretzky G.O.A.T. God given talent.

[@voraciousreader3341]

He also skated his @ss off, from the age of 2, for _HOURS!_ It’s just the same with any prodigy…..the God given talent has to kneel before the Goddess of Discipline and the Handmaiden of Application. Talent-however exceptional-will only get a person so far.

[@peterstark9917]

Yah, Gretzy had 'talent', but Bobby Orr was a god.

[@michaelwexler8940]

What a great athlete, and seems like the Great Gretzky is a really nice guy also. I am happy that I was able to watch him play.

[@freddyfurrah3789]

BOBBY ORR

[@justawinddown]

The complete package on and off the ice, in front of and behind the cameras. Watching him hoist the cup was a big part of my childhood and am grateful I got to follow him throughout his career. Never once let his fans down. The perfect idol.

[@avxntvra]

@@Afact-kt8qbwhat in the fuck is so funny?!

[@acaciodacosta5625]

São minhas as tuas palavras. I could not say it better.

[@Afact-kt8qb]

@@avxntvra The statement

[@greendaydude22]

What an amazing interview. This absolutely needs more views

[@Afterlife7377]

I don’t own a car either

[@greendaydude22]

@@Afterlife7377 your just as cool as Gretzky!

[@Afterlife7377]

@@greendaydude22 you’re*

[@greendaydude22]

@@Afterlife7377 never mind YOU’RE not cool anymore

[@joyhowes999]

I met Walter in Red Deer about 10 years ago at a golf tournament. He was so amazing. We talked for a good half an hour. He even helped me put up a sign on my outdoor food cart. This is my most favourite memory. He raised a great 1 and I don’t doubt that. Rip Walter! Love watching Wayne ❤😊

[@joehawk9839]

There's no debate you are absolutely correct. The 🐐 goat. Not even close.

[@miked8227]

Met him during a baseball tournament at Cooperstown,NY. Didn’t want to bother him and just said hello. He was very accommodating to the ones that did approach him. We were a powerhouse (won the tournament) and put it on his sons team from Lakewood California pretty good but his son was not only a bright spot on the team he was a true sportsman and shook the hand of every player that did the home run trot by his shortstop position. Both great athletes and better sportsman. Class acts for sure!

[@FBI_Surveillance]

Wow, what an incredibly kind and humble GOAT!!!

[@dougiep2769]

Nadrofsky Steelers was the first time I saw Wayne play. Sorry for your loss Wayne your father was great man

[@cliffordbodine5834]

One of the highlights of my life was taking our son to see Gretz play.

[@anthonyriche552]

Great interview! I could listen to Wayne talk for hours. I was such a big huge fan and was always torn when the Oilers played my Islanders. Glad to hear that he and Trots were good friends.

[@FBall-im8ui]

Grew up with him and it was priceless! so many great memories, so proud to be Canadian!

[@ConversationalKorean]

I enjoyed this whole video. Thanks for uploading this!

[@DisgruntledUSA]

I grew up just outside of Chicago and I played hockey but I was an Oilers fan because of Wayne. My dad bought me an Edmonton Oilers jacket for Christmas which I wore to an Oilers game against the Blackhawks at the Chicago Stadium. For about 2.5 hours I feared for my safety 😂😂😂 Learned some awesome new curse words though.

[@uprebel5150]

I was at that All-Star Game in 1980 as Gretzky describes at Joe Louis Arena as a 14 year old. Great memories.

[@mikemyros4142]

One time Wayne bought Walter a Cadillac. Several years later Wayne was visiting and noticed he still was using his old van and the Cadillac was still in the garage. He asked if there was any issues and Walter told him how good the old van was and the luxury car wasn't really needed. What a beauty of a man.....

[@roderickcampbell2105]

I watched Wayne play. Live in Toronto. I never saw someone who could skate like that. And he was a very very good shooter. He was on a great team.

[@InfiniteSports26]

Gretz was a class act on and off the ice. He idolized Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr. His trade to Los Angeles in the summer of ‘88 brought the sport to America. He’s the greatest ambassador of the game of hockey. Ever. All the records, all the championships: An inspiration to kids and fans around the world.

[@robertharinga8860]

Truer words have never been said

[@johnsilverman2538]

Hands down the absolute classiest celebrity ever!!!

[@Conada1002]

I never learned anything new cause I’ve seen every interview of Wayne. N I still immensely enjoyed. He’s such a great passionate story teller, even when you know the ending.

[@anthonylarson7919]

did you know when he was traded to LA he was supposed to get a percentage of any expansion team out west......but Wayne turned it down...?????

[@user-ek5ii2sn3d]

The greatest player to ever too play hockey the best ever

[@kenwell3498]

I never saw Gretzky brag or put himself above anyone else. he was always classy. many don't realize how freaky good his numbers were. unprecedented doesn't explain it well enough. if I was destroying every record known to man and that far ahead of my peers I'd never shut up about it. I'd be unbearable

[@jimmyamico4713]

Now that’s a human being!!!!❤ his championships are in his heart and soul… what I wouldn’t give to hang out with Wayne Gretzky for a day? Wow would I learn so much!

[@shokmail3875]

I grew up in Edmonton, watched Wayne play the whole time he was there, and this is the first time I've heard his whole story. MIND BLOWN. Great interview!! Bravo!

[@Afact-kt8qb]

The first time you heard the whole story, OMG did you leave the planet it's the same story over and over again, ENOUGH OF WAYNE

[@charlieg9559]

There are so many amazing stats and things that set Wayne apart. I love that every time someone does something great in the NHL they throw up a graphic and there’s Wayne at the top of the list of the people who’ve done that thing…just a mile ahead of the second guy on the list.

[@fingersm]

Legend

[@SixStringSicario]

It’s unbelievable how fucking cool wayne is. I could listen to him talk forever. It’s like he never knew he was Wayne Gretzky. I think he thought he was Joe from the local auto parts store.

[@user-yn9xf6tq2m]

Edmontonion here since 1977. Still here, now 69. Nothing but sincere admiration & pride of the affinity that only Wayne,THE Edmonton Oilers, all of them at that time, Walter, his family, THE ENTIRE CITY OF EDMONTON, OUR JANET WILL EVER GET TO SHARE AGAIN! YOU HAD TO BE HERE TO FEEL THAT VERY UNIQUE BOND BETWEEN A ENTIRE CITY & THIS ENTITY, & HIS TEAM. I FEEL THAT CONNECTION TO THIS DAY & NEVER MET HIM. OH, I WAS THERE AT THE OPEN CAR PARADE & REACHED IN TO TOUCH THE STANLEY CUP AS IT SLOWLY PASSED ME ON JASPER AVE & 100 STREET. CAN'T FORGET JOEY. I COULDN'T AFFORD TICKETS BUT THERE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN A BIGGER FAN THAN ME! THE CUPS WERE FOR EVERY EDMONTONION!

[@garthbuck4274]

I could listen to Wayne Gretzky all day long. He is such a class act. Followed his whole career and saw him play a couple of times - just watching the crazy things he could in practise was incredible, never mind what he did when the puck dropped. Thank you, Wayne, from a loyal fan :-)

[@100hooker]

We would go down to the Forum and watch him play with Marty, Luc, Kelly, Jari etc.. that place was a pit in the middle of the ghetto but it sure was fun.

[@omarsalem2340]

He is classy player on ice and off ice very calm cool collected

[@kevinmcnamara983]

From 2015. Always awesome to hear stories from the Great One! Class act.

[@el_chino778]

Great interview. He’s a national treasure very humble.

[@stevenkunzer9027]

I love the way Wayne looks at the World he is the man

[@brianhunt9614]

Best Gretzky interview I’ve seen. Good insights into the man and his story.👍🏼

[@dustinsaeb9262]

Such a class act

[@sandgroper1970]

Good on his parents and extended family, actually encouraging his enjoyment of sports.

[@user-vt7oy8wo9j]

Amazing interview and discussion. As an Edmontonian during those glory years…lots of memories rush back. He is truly the great one

[@Doug-zl8nb]

Thank you for a great video the Gretzkys are a classy family😊

[@ronaldzent6321]

His influence on the game gave way to teams in places that never had Hockey. North Carolina, Florida, Phoenix. Even Las Vegas. Think that at least 3 of those teams have even won a Stanley Cup,. Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes and The Golden Knights ( i think)

[@deerock2374]

Gretzky great guy and hockey's goat!

[@mcarroll598]

THE GREAT ONE! What a great interview.

[@interferenceband7165]

All hail the Great One.

[@petermurdoch3001]

Kevin Lowe has a similar story, played hockey locally 62 km NW of Montreal, mover as a Teenager to Quebec , to play with the Quebec Ramparts, was Edmonton's First draft pick upon entering the NHL, and scored Edmonton Oilers first score

[@joseph7696]

This was awesome 👏🏼

[@MAC717]

He sure looks like his dad now. Thx for being you “99”

[@mattherr208]

Wish I could have saw Wayne play live, would kill for that.

[@kylefarrell8214]

Joe buck I'm very impressed with this interview

[@andrewfisher8749]

Yes ❤

[@timg5411]

There never be another person like him ever when they made him they threw away the mold.......Your the Greatest..

[@MikeRatushniak-pj5ce]

The greatest player ever in hockey.Wayne has class and very nice person.

[@beevee4445]

What a NICE, NICE man. Never watched Hockey, but certainly know who Wayne Gretzky is. I enjoyed listening to him very much!

[@TH-tl6sy]

It's so true about them and the cup. Remember going to a friends house for a BBQ and walk out and the cup was sitting on the picnic table brought by Mark. Had wayne sign a puck for me once and like a fool played road hockey with it all summer. Lol no signature left. They were all such great down to earth guys.

[@dariderfan]

Awesome interview

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Gretzky if he stayed in Edmonton, “I don’t know if we’d win one more(SC), but we sure had great team.”..Same thing Troy Aikman said if Jimmy had stayed in Dallas. Great show Joe!👍

[@robdedrick2052]

I was Coaching a Softball Team and we were in a Tournament short one player . I ended up finding a 9 yr old that was willing to step in . She was 4 yrs younger than my team . She Cranked Out A Home Run and Set the Tone . We Won .

[@brownbenplumm9027]

Imagine what that #24 Gretzky Oilers jersey would be worth😳

[@DisgruntledUSA]

I thought I knew every Gretzky trivia fact there was to know. I didn’t know about him wearing #24. I bet that jersey would command a million plus dollars.

[@Y_M1967]

I liked the comment about having fun!🙌

[@oceansunsetak]

With help from a encouraging father nobody worked harder than Wayne Gretsky to become the greatest hockey player of all time IMO. hockey heros of my youth were Henri Richard, Stan Makita, Boby Orr, Gordie howe. One of the smartest things Wayne did was quit playing at age 38. one of the dumest things i ever did was thinking I could play pickup hockey until I was 60.

[@henrivanbemmel]

I could listen to Joe Buck all day ...

[@SOSchangedme]

The great one. In so many ways for sure...

[@shea2221]

Nice job Joe! Without question he will go down as the greatest ever and it’s so hard to see anyone catching him outside of Ovechkin and his goals nobody will!

[@charlesstevens8166]

As a red wings fan it's taken along time to finally appreciate Wayne.

[@jenniferpickering7808]

Love Wayne, although I lived in Calgary during the battle of Alberta and had to cheer for Lanny & the boys I admire you as a person. My son raced MX and he loved you as well. He loved your joy for the sport and ethics. He put this on his bedroom door when he was 7 and it is still there 20 years later. It's a sign with your #99 from his bike and below it reads "be nice or leave". True Canadian😂

[@daleliske9757]

Both my parents grew up on a farm. In Alpena, Michigan. They gave me a list of things to do every day while they were gone in the summer time. My friends would be knocking on my door at 9 am, I would say check back with me at 1, i have chores to do. I thank my parents ten fold, for teaching me work ethic.! I can't thank them enough for this ethic.!

[@richvail7551]

I got to see him in Colorado when he was coaching the coyotes. It was cool, I never thought that I’d ever see Gretzky in my lifetime.

[@aaaaallllleeeeexxxxx]

Can you imagine being a kid playing pond hockey with your friends and the 81' Oilers roll up and have no mercy whatsoever lol

[@BatstarVideos]

Top three favourite memories at the Edmonton Coliseum: 1). 50 goals in 39 games - 5 goal game against Philly. 2). Game 4 1988 Stanley Cup win vs Boston. Game 4 should have been in Boston but the lights went out in the Gaaaahdens. 3). Breaking Howe’s point record. It was a remarkable time to be a hockey fan in Edmonton. His records are amazing but 4 Cups in 5 years is his greatest achievement.

[@ezzieeddie5439]

Thank you Mr. Gretzky

[@TheWarawaj]

That was awesome. I enjoyed it. New subscriber.

[@stephenbraverman4484]

This man is a true gentleman. Learn from him.

[@billhoare7404]

I can remember as a kid playing hockey a teamates father asked my father to come and see this kid play. So my father went. The score was 17-1 and guess who got 16 out of the 17 goals

[@toddm9501]

Most hockey players, as my Dad said many years ago, would play the game for free. That's a stretch, I know. But a lot of hockey players, no matter what level, will lace up the skates and play in a league. Not many contact sports will say that. Side note. 1 Orr. 2 Howe. 3 Gretzky. 4 Messier. 5 Roy. Ex goalie here.

[@trajancanada]

1 Gretzky. 2 Orr. 3 Howe. 4 Lemieux. 5 Hall (Glenn). It's difficult to rank hockey players, in different eras. I generally agree with your post, though.

[@chasscollard4254]

Hello! 1)Gordie Howe by a mile. Great team player, great shooter, great passer, always played defence and could beat the shit out of you. 2) tie with Gretzky and Orr. Both great on offense and both transcended the game to a new level. Everybody else is up for long debates and opinions.

[@jadenwaz9585]

Try to tell Matthews or Nylander that lol

[@howardt1317]

The greatest

[@michaelmaclaren3863]

Walter came into the locker after I blew the lead as a goalie in a local tournament and talked with me directly. The Gretzky family is pure class.

[@user-be8wr4jj1q]

Супер король хоккея в мире супер терминатор наших сердец❤❤❤❤❤😋🙂😀😎

[@oodaglom]

They call him the great one but he’s even better than that.

[@robertlavrakas7442]

"THE GREATEST" BOBBY ORR.PERIOD

[@robertlavrakas7442]

Bobby orr was responsible for "Expansion" on the west coast.Gretzky came in on the coat tail of Bobby orr

[@RobRochon]

What people who didn't watch him play at the time don't realize is how he controlled the game. Most people when they think of the greatest players in a given sport think of someone with blazing speed so they can run around defenders, amazing athleticism so they can juke a defende out of their shoes or jump over them, or massive strength so that they can overpower their opponents. Gretzky was the exact opposite...he would force defenders to play at his speed. He made the game slow down. It wasn't about speed but rather about change of pace, anticipation, and seeing open space where others see chaos. Uneducated people watch his highlights and say "everyone plays so slowly...how good can he be?" But he made everyone slow down with puck control, incredible dexterity, and unbelievable vision and skill. He was a grandmaster chess player playing against us novices. It was incredible to watch him do his thing and I don't think just watching his highlights does him any justice as to how much he controlled the game. As a Canucks fan I freaking HATED him!! He destroyed my team! haha!!

[@ianrobinson5521]

Kinda awesome that the greatest athlete ever is also the best story teller ever.

[@johnmilner7603]

Nothing but the beat.

[@eddisc4205]

@9:47... after the season ends, one can put the equipment away and play ULTIMATE FRISBEE. Having played both for yrs, I dropped my stick when I discovered another 10 minutes of drive time gave me the chance to play indoor @ UNH during 5 below snowfall... NEVER looked back - but ALWAYS thankful for the experience.