On this day in 1994: Wayne Gretzky passes his idol Gordie Howe for most career goals

Sport360 staff 06:31 23/03/2016
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  • Legend: Wayne Gretzky.

    Wayne Gretzky broke many records during his illustrious Hall of Fame career in the NHL, but he set a special one on this day in 1994 when he passed his childhood idol Gordie Howe for the most goals scored all-time.

    ‘The Great One’ netted for the 802nd time in the second period of the Los Angeles Kings’ 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The goal came on a power play at the 14:47 mark of the second period, when Gretzky took a pass from defenseman Marty McSorley and fired into the net from the left circle.

    There was a 15-minute on-ice ceremony following the score, which included Gretzky’s parents, his wife and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

    Other memorable events on this day

    1979: Larry Holmes knocks out Ossie Ocasio in the seventh round to claim the heavyweight boxing title in Las Vegas.

    1984: Katarina Witt and Scott Hamilton win the Ladies’ and Men’s World Figure Skating Championships in Ottawa, respectively.

    2003: Australia crush India by 125 runs to win the final of the Cricket World Cup, with captain Ricky Ponting named man of the match.

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