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Action shot of Gordie Howe with Jean Béliveau
and Maurice Richard, ca. 1953-1960, photographer unknown
Nicknamed “Mr. Hockey,” Gordie Howe (born 1928)
displayed a blend of ruggedness and skill which made him one of the best professional hockey players
for more than twenty-five years. He finished among the top five scorers of the National Hockey League (NHL)
for twenty years straight, and was named most valuable player in the NHL and the World Hockey
Association seven times.
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