Gordie Howe - Wikipedia
WEBGordon Howe OC (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. From 1946 to 1980, he played 26 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and six seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA); his first 25 seasons were spent with the Detroit Red Wings.
Gordie Howe wears number 9 for the first time on this day in 1947
WEBOn October 29, 1947, Howe wore No. 9 for the first time. For the remainder of his career, Mr. Hockey wore the No. 9 sweater. Gordie Howe played for parts of six decades and his Red Wings career went from 1946-1947 until 1970-1971, when he was forced to retire (the first time) due to a chronic wrist injury.
Nine: A Salute to Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe - amazon.com
WEBOct 8, 2007 · Through unique photographs and words, this book captures what Gordie Howe has meant to a storied franchise, teammates, a legion of loyal fans and the entire hockey world. Mr. Hockey shattered scoring records and established himself as the face of the game during his 26 seasons in the National Hockey League.
- Reviews: 4
- Format: Paperback
- Author: Bob Duff
The life of 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe: A timeline | NHL.com
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Gordie Howe, recognized as the greatest NHL player who ever lived, died Friday. Howe, affectionately known around the world as "Mr. Hockey," was 88. Here is a look back at his life and...
Gordie Howe, the gritty and mighty ‘Mr. Hockey,’ dies at 88
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Gordie Howe, the hockey great who set scoring records that stood for decades, died Friday at 88. Howe shattered records, threw elbows and helped the Detroit Red Wings win four Stanley Cups.
Duffer’s Dabbles: When Red Wings’ Mr. Hockey First Donned No. 9
WEBOct 30, 2021 · It was on October 29, 1947, in a game at Chicago Stadium when Gordie Howe first skated out on the ice for an NHL game wearing the No. 9 he’d make legendary on the back of his Red Wings jersey. The Red Wings won …
Before 99, the NHL had No. 9: ‘Mr. Hockey,’ Gordie Howe
WEBJun 11, 2016 · Howe's death at 88 on Friday led to an outpouring of gratitude from numerous current and former hockey stars for the impact he made on their careers. It began with Wayne Gretzky, of course. The "Great One" deferred his title to Howe by calling him "the greatest player ever."
The time Gordie Howe passed down his number 9 - Woodward …
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Gordie Howe, considered to be the greatest Detroit Red Wings player of all time, passed down his number "9" to a very special person.
In Gordie Howe’s era, No. 9 became synonymous with superstar …
WEBOct 29, 2014 · No. 9 in hockey — a number worn by legends Gordie Howe, Maurice “Rocket” Richard and Bobby Hull — was once the most impressive number in all of sports.
Toughness, Gordie Howe hat trick among No. 9's lasting influences - ESPN
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Gordie Howe last played in the NHL in 1980, when he posted 41 points in 80 games with the Hartford Whalers at the age of 51. But his impact is still felt throughout the league. When he walked...