CTV: Gordie Howe, 'Mr. Hockey,' dead at 88
Hockey legend Gordie Howe, a.k.a. "Mr. Hockey," has died after a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old.
Howe earned the nickname "Mr. Hockey" for his lengthy career that included 25 years as a Detroit Red Wing, six Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player, and numerous records.
Howe played his first NHL game on Oct. 16, 1946 at the age of 18. He retired in 1971.
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WNU Editor: For those who may not know .... I am a hockey fan. I never saw Gordie Howe play, but I know his hockey history and I was lucky to score an autograph from him at a Montreal Canadians event about 10 years ago. For those who may not know who he is, the video below sums up his hockey history ....
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Long ago there as a game between the Canadians and the Red Wings in the forum. Unfortunately the Rocket was out with an injury but as luck would have it he was there to pick the three stars at the end of the game.
The announcer asked the Rocket who he picked for the first star. "Jean Beliveau. He scored two goals and got an assist."
"Second?"
"My brother Henri. He scored a goal, got an assist and played very well tonight."
"third?"
"Boom Boom Geoffrion. He got an assist and was all over the ice."
The announcer asked. "And who would you give the honourable mention to?"
"That would be Gordie Howe. We would have won the game if it wasn't for his four goals."
LOL. That's a good one Bob. Thank you.
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