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Athlete
Gordie Howe
Famoose for
Sustaining an elite ice-hockey career across decades.
Four Stanley Cups · Six Hart Trophies
- Born
- 31 March 1928
- Birthplace
- Floral, Canada
- Died
- 10 June 2016
More people
Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe was a Canadian hockey player whose scoring, strength and longevity earned him the nickname Mr Hockey.
Early life
Saskatchewan
Grew up near Saskatoon during the Depression.
Youth hockey
Developed through local hockey before professional recruitment.
Career
- 1946
Detroit debut
Joined the Red Wings.
- 1950s–1960s
NHL leader
Won scoring titles and Stanley Cups.
- 1970s–1980
Late career
Played in the WHA before returning to the NHL.
Achievements
Four Stanley Cups
Won four championships with Detroit.
Six Hart Trophies
Was repeatedly named NHL MVP.
Playing at 52
Completed his final NHL season.
Beyond hockey
Family teammates
Played alongside sons Mark and Marty.
Nickname
Mr Hockey became closely associated with his reputation as a complete player.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Ralston-Purina Company, makers of Chex cereals. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
