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Delgado was commissioned to created this watecolor of the
"The Great One" shortly after joining the Los Angeles Kings.
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, Order of Canada (born January 26, 1961) is a former professional ice hockey player and is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Born in Brantford, Ontario and nicknamed "The Great One," Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the NHL calls Gretzky "the greatest player
of all time". He is regarded as the best player of his era and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever"
by sportswriters, players, coaches and fans. Among his many awards and achievements, he is the only player to ever have
his playing number, 99, officially retired across the entire National Hockey League.
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