Gordie Howe's Son: A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey

by Howe Mark Greenberg Jay

Mark Howe emerged from the shadow cast by his iconic father Gordie to achieve greatness. In this autobiography, he vividly describes his unparalleled experiences. A U.S. Olympic silver medalist at age 16, and a member of the Memorial Cup champion Toronto Marlboros, Howe went on to play seven seasons alongside his father, Gordie, and brother, Marty, for the WHA's two-time champion Houston Aeros and New England and Hartford Whalers before becoming a four-time NHL All-Star with the Philadelphia Flyers. Howe, elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011, recounts the joys and travails endured by the sport's most beloved family. Recollections of teammtes, injuries, game experiences, deaths, and his life as a child athlete make this a must-read for all hockey fans.

Genres: Sports

361 pages, ebook

First published May 14, 2014

Reviews

[Geoffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read too many hockey books.....but this one was pretty solid. Surprising to me how in control his mother was in his household, given Gordie's reputation. Will we ever see a 50 year old in the show again? Short answer is no way.

[Ann Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every hockey fan should read this book.