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| | Encyclopedia: Wayne Gretzky |
 | | The next year (1978-79) he signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA) as an underaged player. |
 | | Nelson Skalbania, the owner of Indianapolis Racers, signed the 17 year old future superstar, Wayne Gretzky to, at that time, a whopping personal contract worth between $1.125 and 1.75 million US over 4 to 7 years. |
 | | Pocklington purchased Gretzky and two other Indianapolis players, goaltender Eddie Mio and forward Peter Driscoll, paying $700,000 for the contracts of the three players, although the announced price was actually $850,000. |
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