Gordie Howe came east from Saskatoon in 1946 with $2 in his pocket and a suit supplied by the guy who scouted him; he slept on a cot in Olympia and killed rats with his hockey stick. When his two untried teenaged sons turned up in Houston recently for the signing of their first pro …
This Day In Hockey History-June 20, 1973-Gordie Howe Joins Sons, Signs with WHA Houston Aeros
HOUSTON (AP) — Gordie Howe, who signed a four-year $1 million contract with the Houston Aeros yesterday, said he’ll give 100 percent on the ice and if anyone takes a shot at one of his sons, “I’ll be a protective father.” The National Hockey League Hall of Famer signed with the World Hockey Association team …
This Day In Hockey History-June 11, 2002-The story of Bugsy Watson and Bobby Hull
How a young Wing Watson grounded Golden Jet Hull He was a 23-year-old utility defenseman with a big assignment: Shadow Bobby Hull in the 1966 Stanley Cup semifinals. Bryan (Bugsy) Watson was the young defenseman for the Red Wings. Hull, the father of Wings star Brett Hull, was one of the most feared scorers in …
This Day In Hockey History-June 10, 2016- Hockey World Mourns the Loss of Gordie Howe
Hall of Famer Gordie Howe did it all in career that spanned five decades In a country where hockey is king, Gordie Howe ruled for decades. A Canadian icon, Howe grew up in the Great Depression playing hockey on prairie ponds – on hand-me-down or jerry-rigged skates. He went on to become Mr. Hockey, a …
This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 1980-Byng-o! The Kid, Gretzky, has Hart
It was a day like no other in hockey history. On the same day Number 9, The Great Gordie Howe officially retired from hockey, Number 99, The Great Wayne Gretzky, officially ascended his throne. Following the most spectacular first-year performance in National Hockey League history, Edmonton Oilers’ Wayne Gretzky was informed late Wednesday he had …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 4, 1980-‘MR. HOCKEY’ GORDIE HOWE QUITTING AFTER FIVE DECADES
HARTFORD, Conn (CP) — Gordie Howe, No. 9 on his sweater but No. 1 in hockey, has retired. The nonpareil right winger made the announcement at a news conference today, confirming reports that had been circulating unofficially for a couple of days. He will remain with Hartford Whalers as director of player development. His National …
This Day In Hockey History-May 20, 1973-Gordie Howe, Sons on Ice With Aeros?
DETROIT (AP) —Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wing’s legendary No. 9, says he just might be back on the ice next season along with his two sons, playing for the World Hockey Association’s Houston Aeros. “I have always said I would like to play at least one year with my boys,” Howe. 45. said today …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 20, 1974-Gordie Howe at best paves way for Houston sweep of WHA title
HOUSTON (CP)— Gordie Howe, playing in a style helving his 46 years, was at his best Sunday night as Houston Aeros beat Chicago Cougars 6-2 to win the World Hockey Association championship. ”1 said before we went out there that a winner can take a lot of crap and be a winner by taking advantage,” …
This Day In Hockey History-May 11, 1974-Gordie Howe’s An All-star For Thirteenth Time, In WHA
LOS ANGELES (CP) – Gordie Howe, 12 times a first-team all-star in the National Hockey league, has won first-team honors in his first season in the World Hockey Association with Houston Aeros. The 45-year-old veteran of 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL where he also made the second all-star team nine …
This Day In Hockey History-May 5, 1953-Howe Tops Big Season By Taking Hart Trophy
MONTREAL — Hockey’s top individual award, the Hart Trophy, was won for the second year in succession by Gordie Howe, of Detroit. In carrying off the award which Is presented annually to “the player adjudged to be most valuable to his team,” the big Detroit winger also received a cheque for $1,000 from the National …