When Gretzky turned pro , he played alongside his childhood idol in the 1979 World Hockey Association all - star game in Edmonton .
At one time , Gretzky and Howe 's youngest son , Murray , played on the same junior team together .
When Gretzky turned pro , Gretzky played alongside Gretzky 's childhood idol in the 1979 World Hockey Association all - star game in Edmonton .
At one time , Gretzky and Howe 's youngest son , Murray , played on the same junior team together .