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WARMINGTON: Saying he's 100% Canadian, The Great One leaves politics to politicians

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Wayne Gretzky says he never got an American citizenship, or an American passport, and I never will.

The all-time points leader says he has an American wife, five American kids and seven American grandkids.

“I’m a retired Canadian hockey player. That’s what I am. I am not a politician,” he says.

He and wife, Janet , met Trump 29 years ago when he joined the Rangers .

Wayne Gretzky wore a No. 9 pin to make sure everybody didn’t forget Gordie Howe , who’s record he broke all those years ago .

Wayne was surprised some questioned his loyalty to Canada .

He was “disappointed” that some “don” know how strong a Canadian I am, he said.

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