Wayne Gretzky

Canadian ice hockey player, 1961. 1 explained quote.

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“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”

Wayne Gretzky · 1983

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“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”

Wayne Gretzky · Interview with Bob McKenzie, The Hockey News · 1983 · Athlete

If you never try, you are guaranteed to fail, so take your chances. Gretzky said it to a hockey journalist in 1983, and the wording has shifted slightly since.

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About Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed “The Great One,” played 20 seasons in the NHL, mostly with the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, and won four Stanley Cups.

When he retired in 1999 he held dozens of league records, including most career goals and points. The NHL retired his number 99 for every team.