The simple reason why Wayne Gretzky would change his underwear during NHL games
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The key to the Great One's success? Dry underwear.
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The Wayne Gretzky Foundation / Canadian Hockey Foundation Launch The Future Team Canada Program
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Wayne Gretzky tells story about why he played with half off his shirt tucked in for his whole career
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Gretzky tuck officially retired, new uniform rules announced
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Wayne Gretzky's NHL Routine Included Multiple Changes of Underwear Each Game
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Duhatschek: The lasting impact of The Gretzky Effect, 40 years after his NHL debut - The Athletic
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Issue 15, January 23 2022 (Volume 143) by The Varsity - Issuu
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Wayne Gretzky family tree: From Paulina to Dustin Johnson meet the 'Great One's' family
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Wayne Gretzky Interview: Why He Takes 'NHL On TNT' Seriously, Even With All That Razzing
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NHL Rules that Changed the Sport Forever