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Is Wayne Gretzky Polish?

Question #87112. Asked by EadsLover.
Last updated Aug 22 2016.

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Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.

Gretzky's paternal grandparents were ethnic Polish immigrants who came to Canada at the beginning of the 20th century from the town of Mogilev in the Russian Empire (now Belarus).
In a 1999 Hockey Hall Of Fame inductee press conference, Gretzky stated "Thank God I'm Polish" when a friendly joke was made about another inductee of Scottish descent who wore a traditional Scottish kilt as a dedication to his heritage.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_gretzky

Oct 10 2007, 2:50 PM
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Walter Gretzky (Wayne's father) has stated that his parents were white Russians from Bealrus, and has mentioned his ancestors' Polish ancestry.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Gretzky#Early_life

Response last updated by nautilator on Aug 22 2016.
Oct 10 2007, 4:48 PM
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