Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe, born Gordon Howe, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey," he played for 32 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA), with his first 25 seasons spent with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe was known for his exceptional puck handling, skillful shots, and legendary toughness, earning him the moniker "the most complete player ever to play the game." He led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup championships and set numerous NHL records, many of which were later broken by Wayne Gretzky. Howe's autobiography, "Mr. Hockey: My Story," was published in 2014. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972 and received the NHL Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Howe passed away on June 10, 2016.