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Wayne Gretzky: Could fear of flying keep Oilers star out of circulation in 1985?
Wayne Gretzky: Could fear of flying keep Oilers star out of circulation in 1985?

Wayne Gretzky: Could fear of flying keep Oilers star out of circulation in 1985?

Date6/4/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Wayne Gretzky: Could fear of flying keep Oilers star out of circulation in 1985?
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0051784F
Wayne Gretzky: The Oilers' superstar will likely be a unanimous choice for first all-star team
Wayne Gretzky: The Oilers' superstar will likely be a unanimous choice for first all-star team
6/5/1980
Difficult task: The Maple Leafs gave given the difficult task of covering Wayne Gretzky of the Oilers to Dan Daoust tonight when the clubs cash in Edmonton, but he's not complaining
Difficult task: The Maple Leafs gave given the difficult task of covering Wayne Gretzky of the Oilers to Dan Daoust tonight when the clubs cash in Edmonton, but he's not complaining
4/15/1986
He can't do it alone: Wayne Gretzky's presence makes the Edmonton Oilers one of the very best teams in the NHL, but they're still having their problems beating the New York Islanders
He can't do it alone: Wayne Gretzky's presence makes the Edmonton Oilers one of the very best teams in the NHL, but they're still having their problems beating the New York Islanders
9/24/1983
Happy Oilers: Centre Wayne Gretzky, left, and goalie Grant Fuhr, who starred against the Soviets, enjoy a little joke during a light workout of the National Hockey League All-Stars yesterday
Happy Oilers: Centre Wayne Gretzky, left, and goalie Grant Fuhr, who starred against the Soviets, enjoy a little joke during a light workout of the National Hockey League All-Stars yesterday
2/12/1987
Honoring Janetta, Ex-hockey great Phil Esposito, left, and Edmonton Oilers' Wayne Gretzky, right, joined Lieutenant-Governor John Aird in honoring Lou(...)
Honoring Janetta, Ex-hockey great Phil Esposito, left, and Edmonton Oilers' Wayne Gretzky, right, joined Lieutenant-Governor John Aird in honoring Lou(...)
8/26/1982
In squeeze, Peter Pocklington (left) employs Edmonton Oilers hockey star Wayne Gretzky
In squeeze, Peter Pocklington (left) employs Edmonton Oilers hockey star Wayne Gretzky
11/4/1982
Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams
Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams
6/2/1983
Pressure is finally off: Gretzky stretches out in the Oiler dressing room in a moment of relaxation after the pressure of chasing his 50th goal had subsided
Pressure is finally off: Gretzky stretches out in the Oiler dressing room in a moment of relaxation after the pressure of chasing his 50th goal had subsided
12/30/1981
Happiness is: Ex-Leaf Vincent Damphousse had a lot on his mind when traded to the Edmonton Oilers last fall and struggled as a result, but he's all smiles now
Happiness is: Ex-Leaf Vincent Damphousse had a lot on his mind when traded to the Edmonton Oilers last fall and struggled as a result, but he's all smiles now
12/17/1991
Proves a point: Oilers' star Paul Coffey has been tagged as a fine offensive defenceman, bu he takes great pleasure in proving that he also is a more than adequate defensive player
Proves a point: Oilers' star Paul Coffey has been tagged as a fine offensive defenceman, bu he takes great pleasure in proving that he also is a more than adequate defensive player
11/26/1984
Some homecoming: Ex-Leaf goalie Don Edwards, looking to become the Oilers' backup netminder, was beaten cleanly as new Leaf Al Second (20) opened the home club's scoring last night
Some homecoming: Ex-Leaf goalie Don Edwards, looking to become the Oilers' backup netminder, was beaten cleanly as new Leaf Al Second (20) opened the home club's scoring last night
9/23/1987
Four-goal Frycer! Leafs outscore Oilers 11-9
Four-goal Frycer! Leafs outscore Oilers 11-9
1/9/1986