In 1978, 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky signed a personal services contract with Nelson Skalbania, owner of the WHA's Indianapolis Racers. It was for a $250,000 bonus, $100,000 first season, $150,000 for the next two seasons, and $175,000 in the fourth year.
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In 1987, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky won the Hart Trophy (as the NHL's Most Valuable Player) for the eighth consecutive season.
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