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- Born: March 31, 1928
- Most decades played professional hockey: Six
- Won league MVP six times
- Holds nine hockey records
- Won four Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Years pro: 32
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Also known as "Mr. Hockey," Gordie Howe is a retired Hall of Fame hockey player.
On March 6, 2009, Howe's wife of 56 years, Colleen, passed away at the age of 76.NHL.com: Colleen Howe Passes Away at 76
Early Career
Howe began his professional career by joining the Omaha Knights in the United States Hockey League in 1945. He joined the Detroit Red Wings in 1946.Production Line
Under coach Jack Adams, Howe joined Sid Abel and Ted Lindsay on "The Production Line," leading the team to four Stanley Cup Championships over a six year period, starting in 1949.Late Years in Detroit
Howe continued with the Red Wings for a total of 25 consecutive seasons, earning numerous awards. He earned the Art Ross Memorial Trophy six times, finishing the season with the most points and the Hart Memorial Trophy, for the league MVP six times as well. In 1967, he was given the Lester Patrick Trophy, for his outstanding service to U.S. hockey. Following the 1970-1971 season, Howe announced his retirement from the league.Life After Retirement
Following his retirement, Howe continued with the Red Wings in a management position off-ice. In 1973, he was offered a contract in the now defunct World Hockey Association, with the Houston Aeros. He played in the WHA for the following six seasons, before returning to the NHL for one last season in 1979-1980 with the then Hartford Whalers. After the season, Howe again retired from professional hockey.Six Decades of Hockey
In what still remains a U.S. hockey record, Howe returned to the ice for a single game in 1997, nearly 70 years old, to play in his sixth decade of professional hockey.-
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Gordie Howe News and Articles
- CNews: Gordie Howe's wife dies at age 76 (March 6, 2009)
- ESPN Classic: Gordie Howe among the 50 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century
- CBC: The mystique of the Gordie Howe hat trick (October 29, 2008)
- CBC: How many Gordie Howe hat tricks did Howe notch (November 2, 2007)
- The New York Times: Gordie Howe signs with the Houston Aeros (June 20, 1973)
- Google News: Gordie Howe Search Results
- NHL.com: Gordie Howe Search Results
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In Kane or Toews would fight someone they'd have a Gordie Howe Hat Trick and I would be in heaven.
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Gordie Howe recorded just TWO "Gordie Howe Hattricks"? For the record, a "Justin Bourne Hattrick" is two 2nd assists and post-game plans.
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@aimelena Seems a little dopey that they named it the Gordie Howe hat trick then. :P
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Wait, Gordie Howe only had TWO Gordie Howe hat tricks in his career? That's bunk.
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