Happy Birthday Gordie Howe

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Today Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe aka 'Mr Hockey' turns 85- as a player he made the Number 9 jersey his own and scored over 800 careers goals in 1,767 games, won 6 Hart Trophys and 4 Stanley Cups with the Red Wings between 1950 to 1955!

To call this man a legend of the game would be an understatement and he proved an inspiration to many young hockey players including a certain Wayne Gretzky!

From both of us here, many happy returns Mr Hockey! You're a true legend of the game.


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