Wayne Gretzky Net Worth, Career, Endorsements, Wife, Family, and more

Name	Wayne Gretzky
Age	63 years
Birth Date	26 January 1961
Birth Place	Brantford, Canada
Height	1.83 m
Profession	Former Professional Hockey Player
Team	Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers
Net Worth	$250 million
Last Updated	April 2024

Wayne Gretzky is a former hockey player who dominated the Stanley Cup playoffs and is largely known as “The Great One”. No one in the hockey world has made up a resume as he has. From 1979 to 1999 Wayne Gretzky played for four teams, namely Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers. Gretzky is often recognized as the greatest hockey player of all time.

During Gretzky’s gigantic career, he has accumulated both rewards and financial stability. He is the winner of 9 Hart Trophies to date. He owns the NHL record book more than any athlete in National Hockey League.

As for his finances, Gretzky is one of the richest NHL athletes. As of 2024, the Canadian international has amazed a net worth of $250 million. Let’s delve deeper into it and learn more about his finances and lifestyle.

Wayne Gretzky Net Worth (2024)

The Canadian-born ice hockey player, Wayne Gretzky’s estimated net worth is around $250 million. This huge figure comes from the money he has collected through his NHL contracts, endorsements, sponsorships, and bonuses.

Wayne Gretzky Contracts and Salary

In 1978, Gretzky signed a $1.7 million personal service deal with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association. In 1979 after transferring to the NHL, he signed a 10-year contract with Edmonton Oilers for $3,000,000 million. Similarly, he earned $46 million in his 20-seasons career. 

Additionally, he earned $50 million from his endorsements when he was still in the fields. Gretzky signed a 2-year deal with the New York Rangers for $8 million as a free agent in 1997. With Los Angeles Kings he made $3,793,000, another 1-year contract with Rangers in 1996 was worth $4,000,000, as per mentioned in networthbro.com. 

Wayne Gretzky Sponsorship and Endorsements

Wayne Gretzky is reported to have signed a multi-yеar brand ambassador dеal with BеtMGM. Apart from this he has also been sponsored by Nike, Coca-Cola and Upper Deck.

Wayne Gretzky Investment in House/Real Estates

Wayne Gretzky has owned several properties in his lifetime. However, the most famous house of his, Thousand Oaks Estate, is located in California. Currently, he is reported to be living in St Louis.

Wayne Gretzky Car Collection

Just like houses, Gretzky has some of the world’s finest cars in his garage. The NHL legend is reported to own a 2006 Ford GT Hеritagе Edition, a Linеn Grеy Porschе 930 Cabriolеt, a Fеrrari 512S Modulo and a 2016 Chеvrolеt Malibu Limitеd LS.

Wayne Gretzky NHL Career

In 1978, Wayne Gretzky joined the Indianapolis Racers, later the team dissolved and was purchased by the Edmonton Oilers. He played his first full professional game in the NHL the next year. His performance made a huge impact on the Oilers and more teams started to approach him. The Edmonton Oilers led by Gretzky became one of the highest-scoring teams in NHL history.

As NHL’s most valued player he won the Hart Memorial Trophy several times. Gretzky was later turned to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988. He began his career with St. Louis Blues in 1996. After playing one season with the Blues he was traded to the New York Rangers. Until his retirement in 1999, he stayed with the Rangers. He has earned 61 NHL records with his unique style of play.

As of 2024, Gretzky is the highest scorer in NHL history with 894 goals to his name. He also leads the chart in assists with 1,963 thus finishing his career with 2,857 points.

Wayne Gretzky’s Wife

On July 16, 1988, Wayne Gretzky married Janet Jones. Gretzky and Janet met on a show named Dance Fever. Later they started communicating with each other, and in 1987 they became a couple. Gretzky proposed to Janet in January 1988 and they got married that year in July. Their wedding was broadcasted throughout Canada from St. Joshep’s Basilica in Edmonton. They are now the parents of 5 children namely, Paulina, Ty, Trevor, Tristan, and Emma.

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