Yet another sports legend passes. I remember he was still playing for the Hartford Whalers when he was 55. The Gordie Howe hat trick was a goal, an assist and a fight. Mr. Hockey, R.I.P.
I used to see him around town when i lived in Traverse City, Michigan back in the late 80s / early 90s. Hopefully Royal Flusher still has Gordie's hockey card on him and will display it proudly where ever he plays today. RIP Gordie .
Read somewhere today of how he "created space". His son said that during the opening face-off he would hit his opponent upside the head with whatever. Thus giving notice that no matter his age he was not to be trifled with. A harsh strategy but yet off the ice was known as a dedicated family man and a complete gentleman. A great loss that will be over shadowed by the funeral of Ali. The Kid
I saw him play w/ Houston Aeros against Phoenix Roadrunners - WHA circa '76- '77 He was only 52 yrs old NOBODY on the ice went near him ! He was that start up league's paycheck - those opposing players all knew it. It didn't stop Mr Howe from throwing his elbows = I was giggling at the sight of it ! Glad I could say I saw him play.