Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe, OC (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League, and the Houston Aeros and the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. Howe was often known as Mr. Hockey,[1] and was considered to be one of the best hockey players ever. He was born in Floral, Saskatchewan.
| Gordie Howe | |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1972 | |
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| Born | March 31, 1928 Floral, SK, CAN |
| Died | June 10, 2016 (aged 88) Sylvania, OH, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Shot | Both |
| Played for | USHL: Omaha Knights NHL: Detroit Red Wings Hartford Whalers WHA: Houston Aeros New England Whalers IHL: Detroit Vipers |
| Playing career | 1946–1971 1973–1980 1997 |
On October 26, 2014, Howe suffered a serious stroke.[2] On December 2, 2014, Howe had another stroke and was taken to a hospital and was placed in ICU. He died on June 10, 2016 at his son's home in Sylvania, Ohio from complications of the stroke he suffered a year ago, aged 88.[3][4]
Gordie Howe Media
Gordie Howe (2nd from left, back row) on the 1945–46 Omaha Knights (USHL)
Howe made his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings in 1946
Howe relaxing at "Gordie Howe Hockeyland" in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, circa 1966
Howe's star on Canada's Walk of Fame. He received the honour in 2000.
Howe appearing at Gordie Howe Night as part owner of the Vancouver Giants in 2008
Howe lying in state at Joe Louis Arena
Howe in 1989 at the opening of an arena bearing his name in Traverse City, Michigan
Howe's No. 9 banner hanging in Joe Louis Arena
Gordie Howe Bridge in Saskatoon, was named after Howe in June 2016
The Gordie Howe statue (unveiled in March 2017) in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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References
- ↑ http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p197204&page=bio#photo
- ↑ "Gordie Howe resting after stroke: report". NHL. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
- ↑ "Gordie Howe Dies, According to Reports". CBS Detroit. June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Gordie Howe dead at 88 - Globalnews.ca". globalnews.ca. 10 June 2016.
Other websites
- Gordie Howe's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Gordie Howe's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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