Wayne Gretzky 1981 Hart Memorial Trophy
The Great One's first Hart Trophy
Wayne Gretzky won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1981 as the NHL's most valuable player. He was 20 years old at the time.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Wayne Gretzky
- Team
- Edmonton Oilers
- Award
- Hart Memorial Trophy
- Season
- 1980-1981
- Role
- Center; Captain
- Significance
- First of four consecutive MVP awards
Lore & Background
Gretzky won nine Hart Trophies as the most valuable player during his NHL career. He played 20 seasons in the NHL for four teams from 1979 to 1999, primarily with the Edmonton Oilers.
Reader's Guide
He won nine Hart Trophies overall.
Did You Know?
- He is the leading career point scorer and assist producer in NHL history.
- He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in a season, a feat he accomplished four times.
- Gretzky led the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cup championships.
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