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Comedian Theo Von offered a simple two-word birthday message to hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who turned 64 on Sunday.
Von, known for his stand-up comedy and podcast "This Past Weekend," tweeted:
"The legend @WayneGretzky" in honor of Gretzky's birthday.
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Gretzky set numerous records in his NHL career that still stand. He has got the most goals (894) and most points (2,857( in NHL history. He had four Stanley Cups win with the Edmonton Oilers.
After retiring in 1999, Gretzky took the role as a coach and NHL ambassador. He now works as a hockey analyst at the NHL on TNT.
Gretzky also received well wishes from friends, family and fans. His wife Janet posted a loving message on Instagram, along with photos from his legendary career and personal life.
“Happy Birthday to the Greatest One in every way !!! You continue to be a very Special One to all of us. We all Love you !!!,” she wrote.
The couple's son Trevor also posted a birthday message to his father on social media.
“Happy birthday Dad ♥Love you”
Fans react to Wayne Gretzky's 64th birthday
Fans across the hockey world are abuzz with excitement and well-wishes as they celebrated the 64th birthday of the legendary Wayne Gretzky.
Tributes poured in on social media, with one fan tweeting:
"Happy birthday goat!," on X.
Another wrote:
"Wayno has one wish today. A Buffalo Bills win. Happy birthday to the great one and Go Bills!," on X.
Here are some more fan reactions:
"I could see a parody biopic of Theo as a hockey champion. Sort of like a mix of Rudy and Radio but for hockey, & more comedic than Rudy/Radio too obviously," one fan wrote.
"Wayne is such a legend happy birthday hockey wouldn’t be the same without you," another fan wrote.
"Happy birthday 64th birthday HHOFer Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky! When Wayne retired in 1999 he was the holder of 61 NHL records and still currently holds/shares 55 to this day!," a user commetned.
"Happy birthday Wayne. Glory to the Oil. Politics aside, we wouldn’t have won as many cups as we did without him," another user wrote.
At 64, Wayne Gretzky remains beloved as "the legend" of hockey.
