Wayne Gretzky appeared on "Conan" on Tuesday, and The Great One told the story about playing against his idol, Gordie Howe, for the first time in the World Hockey Association.
Gretzky was 18 the first time he played against Howe, who was 50 and playing for the New England Whalers during the 1978-79 season.
Wayne Gretzky recalls first time he faced Gordie Howe
The Great One on 'Conan' discusses excitement during warmup, what happened when stole puck from Mr. Hockey