
By the Numbers: “The Great One”—Why #99 Stands Alone in NHL History
Why is #99 the NHL’s only league-wide retired number? Because Wayne Gretzky didn’t just dominate hockey—he redefined the game of hockey in record-breaking ways.

Why is #99 the NHL’s only league-wide retired number? Because Wayne Gretzky didn’t just dominate hockey—he redefined the game of hockey in record-breaking ways.