Walter Gretzky

Walter Gretzky, father of hockey player Wayne Gretzky, describes his life experiences and recovery from a stroke that came close to killing him. Explores growing up on a small town farm; meeting and marrying his wife, Phyllis; raising five children on the income of a telephone repairmen; and holding onto his values and modesty even after becoming a celebrity. Discusses how he came back from a devastating aneurysm that destroyed many of his memories and induced numerous cognitive difficulties. Also details his efforts to raise awareness about strokes.