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New boys in town: After days of talks, Bruce McNall, left, John Candy, centre, and Wayne Gretzky confirmed this morning that they have bought the Toronto Argos football team from Harry Ornest –
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Remembering The Trade: Bruce McNall - LA Kings Insider
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This Day In Hockey History - On this day in hockey history, August 9th 1988, everything in hockey changed when Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings and the game
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Former Kings owner discusses the Gretzky trade - NBC Sports
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RELIVING THE GRETZKY TRADE 35 YEARS LATER WITH FORMER KINGS OWNER BRUCE MCNALL
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When Wayne Gretzky requested for Tony Granato in the iconic Bernie Nicholls to New York Rangers
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How Much Money Did Bruce Mcnall Have To Pay For Gretzky?
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SI Vault on X: Toronto Argonauts owners Bruce McNall, Wayne Gretzky and John Candy attend a 1991 game: / X
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Historical Events on February 25 - On This Day
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Bruce McNall didn't realize impact Gretzky trade would have
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Closing Shot: 'It changed everything
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RELIVING THE GRETZKY TRADE 35 YEARS LATER WITH FORMER KINGS OWNER BRUCE MCNALL
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The Trade, 30 years later - LA Kings Insider
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33-Year Anniversary of Gretzky Trade Has Special Meaning for Oilers Now