___ Gretzky, NHL legend who traded slapshots for punchlines as a host on 49a Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796)
2. United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

GRETZKY (noun)
1. high-scoring Canadian ice-hockey player (born in 1961)

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