Hockey Loses A Legend

10 Jun, 2016

Gordie Howe, the legend who became so synonymous with his beloved sport that he was “Mr. Hockey” has passed away, according to the team.

He was 88 years old.

Howe died Friday morning in Toledo, Ohio. He had been staying there with his son, Murray.

Howe had suffered from dementia in his later years, and suffered a stroke in October 2014. Stem cell treatment helped him rally from near-death, and celebrations for his last birthday, March 31, included a visit to Joe Louis Arena.

Howe practically is synonymous with the Wings: He played for them from 1946 to 1971, leading them to Stanley Cup championships in 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955. The team retired his jersey in 1972, and a statue of him graces the concourse at the Joe.

He is second all-time with 801 goals and is eighth all-time with 1,049 assists.

In 1979-80, Howe played his final NHL season with the Hartford Whalers at 51 years old, posting 15 goals and 26 assists.

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