How did Joey Moss meet Wayne Gretzky?

How did Joey Moss meet Wayne Gretzky?

Moss caught the eye of Oilers centre Wayne Gretzky in 1980. Gretzky was dating Moss’s sister Vikki at the time. Impressed with the dedication Moss brought to his job at the bottle depot, Gretzky suggested to team general manager Glen Sather that the young man be given a tryout.

Where did Joey Moss live?

Born in 1963 with a humble upbringing in Edmonton, Joseph Moss was the 12th of 13 children born to Lloyd and Sophie Moss. Joey was born with Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder resulting in developmental delays and varying intellectual disabilities.

Where is the Joey Moss statue?

Inside their dressing room at Rogers Place there is a bronze statue of him reaching out to give high-fives. At the beginning of the season the team adopted La Bamba – one of Joey’s favourite tunes – as its official victory song.

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