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MIKE GARTNER
Mike Gartner began his pro career at 18 (which was to
young for the NHL),So Gartner was wooed by the WHA's Cincinnati Stingers. He signed a
four-year contract, beginning with the 1978-79 season. Proving the critics wrong, the
speedy right-winger recorded 52 points and was runner-up to Wayne Gretzky for
Rookie-of-the-Year honours. Following the season's conclusion, the WHA & NHL merged
and Gartner's ultimate dream became reality.
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