Wayne Gretzky doesn't have much say in these matters, but the man known as The Great One said Tuesday he would like to see Gordie Howe's No. 9 retired by the NHL in honor of his idol, Howe, who died Friday at age 88.
Gretzky's number, No. 99, is retired throughout the league. Gretzky wore No. 99 in honor of Howe.
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