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The Great One: The Complete Wayne Gretzky Collection,Used
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Sports Illustrated followed The Great One's career right from the very beginning. Starting in 1978, when Gretzky was a young phenom playing for the Soo Greyhounds, they had their best writers cover his rise to fame and subsequent dominance of the sport.His staggering career stats tend to overshadow the struggles he faced in his career the early days in Edmonton, when he was establishing himself as the greatest player, but could not lead his team to a cup. The years after the trade that shook the hockey world he spent years trying to lead a new team to glory, only managing to reach the final once more, in 1993, and losing in five games. Covered as well are his forgotten goaldroughts, the thoughts that he had lost his touch in the early nineties. His struggles with injury and playing though his father's near death. The Great One reads not like a sports book, but a biography of one of the greatest athletes of all time.Sports Illustrated's greatest writers all contribute articles, EM Swift, Michael Farber, Jack Kalla, to tell the complete story of Wayne Gretzky's career.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Great One: The Complete Wayne Gretzky Collection'? A: This book chronicles the career of Wayne Gretzky, detailing his rise to fame, struggles, and achievements through articles by Sports Illustrated's top writers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sports Illustrated, featuring contributions from notable writers such as EM Swift and Michael Farber.
- Q: What is the publication date of this collection? A: The book was published on November 6, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Great One: The Complete Wayne Gretzky Collection is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Hockey'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who is not a hockey fan? A: Yes, the book reads like a biography, making it accessible to anyone interested in sports or inspiring stories of great athletes.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the edition is illustrated, which enhances the storytelling of Gretzky's career.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of perseverance, talent, and the challenges faced by Gretzky throughout his career, including injuries and team dynamics.