Gordie Howe

Biography

Gordie Howe was hockey before hockey was hockey. "Mr. Hockey" played the game across five decades, retiring for the final time at 52. He could score - 801 goals stood as the record until Gretzky passed it - but he could also fight, check, and intimidate. The "Gordie Howe hat trick" - a goal, an assist, and a fight in the same game - bears his name because he did it so often. His elbows were weapons. Opponents learned to keep their heads up when he was on the ice. But the longevity may be his most remarkable achievement: at 52, playing with his sons in the WHA, he still produced at a point-per-game pace. When he finally retired, he held the records for goals, assists, and points. The man from Floral, Saskatchewan became the standard for hockey excellence.

Career Highlights

• 4 Stanley Cup Championships
• 6 Hart Memorial Trophies (MVP)
• 6 Art Ross Trophies (scoring leader)
• Played until age 52
• 23x NHL All-Star

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