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| Gordie Howe | |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1972 | |
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| Born | March 31, 1928 Floral, SK, CAN |
| Died | June 10, 2016 (aged 88) Sylvania, OH, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Shot | Both |
| Played for | USHL: Omaha Knights NHL: Detroit Red Wings Hartford Whalers WHA: Houston Aeros New England Whalers IHL: Detroit Vipers |
| Playing career | 1946–1971 1973–1980 1997 |
Gordie Howe, OC (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League, and the Houston Aeros and the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. Howe was often known as Mr. Hockey, and was considered to be one of the best hockey players ever. He was born in Floral, Saskatchewan.
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