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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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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object 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
      Gretzky, Wayne, 1961-
      6/5/1980
      In squeeze, Peter Pocklington (left) employs Edmonton Oilers hockey star Wayne Gretzky
      In squeeze, Peter Pocklington (left) employs Edmonton Oilers hockey star Wayne Gretzky
      Bull, Ron
      11/4/1982
      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
      Fuhr, Grant, 1962-
      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(...)
      Jannetta, Louis, 1928-2013
      8/26/1982
      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
      Daoust, Dan
      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
      Gretzky, Wayne, 1961-
      9/24/1983
      Sp-oilers?: With Gretzky reigning in a new King-dom, the Oilers are banking on crafty Jari Kurri, left, scrappy Keith Acton, newcomer Jimmy Carson (top, centre) and Glenn (Goggles) Anderson
      Sp-oilers?: With Gretzky reigning in a new King-dom, the Oilers are banking on crafty Jari Kurri, left, scrappy Keith Acton, newcomer Jimmy Carson (top, centre) and Glenn (Goggles) Anderson
      Goode, Jeff
      11/11/1988
      Team Canada goalie Andy Moog, formerly of the Edmonton Oilers, keeps his eye on the puck
      Team Canada goalie Andy Moog, formerly of the Edmonton Oilers, keeps his eye on the puck
      Cooper, David
      1/18/1988
      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
      Coffey, Paul, 1961-
      6/2/1983
      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
      Coffey, Paul, 1961-
      11/26/1984
      Jim Rutherford: Says his firm will move quickly if Oilers hang out For Sale sign
      Jim Rutherford: Says his firm will move quickly if Oilers hang out For Sale sign
      Griffin, Doug
      12/4/1980
      Leafs beat Oilers in overtime, Veteran Maple Leaf defenceman Borje Salming fends off Oiler winger Mike Krushelnyski in front of the Toronto goal durin(...)
      Leafs beat Oilers in overtime, Veteran Maple Leaf defenceman Borje Salming fends off Oiler winger Mike Krushelnyski in front of the Toronto goal durin(...)
      Bock, Tony
      9/26/1985