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Gordie Howe: My Hockey Memories
Known for decades throughout North America as "Mr. Hockey," Gordie Howe played 32 full seasons in the NHL (and WHA). During that time, he and the Red Wings won four Stanley Cups and nine Prince of Wales Trophies (most points in the regular season). He won the Hart Trophy (League MVP) six times, the Art Ross Trophy (most individual points) six times, and appeared in 20 All-Star games.
His career statistics (including the WHA) are (with the singular exception of Wayne Gretzky), unparalleled in the history of the sport: NHLWHA Total Goals801174975 Assists1,049 3341,383 Total1,8505082,358
Howe's numbers for total games played (2,421) and total penalty minutes (2,419) are extraordinary. He was among the strongest, toughest and most talented players on the ice. In his late forties he was still feared and revered by men half his age.
Lavishly illustrated with images from the Harold Barkley Archives plus dozens of pieces (photos and memorabilia) from the Howe family's own extensive collection, Gordie Howe is a fitting tribute to "Mr. Hockey."
His career statistics (including the WHA) are (with the singular exception of Wayne Gretzky), unparalleled in the history of the sport: NHLWHA Total Goals801174975 Assists1,049 3341,383 Total1,8505082,358
Howe's numbers for total games played (2,421) and total penalty minutes (2,419) are extraordinary. He was among the strongest, toughest and most talented players on the ice. In his late forties he was still feared and revered by men half his age.
Lavishly illustrated with images from the Harold Barkley Archives plus dozens of pieces (photos and memorabilia) from the Howe family's own extensive collection, Gordie Howe is a fitting tribute to "Mr. Hockey."
160 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1999
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October 8, 2023
Good book loaded with great hockey stories and pictures. A few errors here and there, but still some great stories by Mr. Hockey.
August 5, 2016
Very easy and straight forward read of one of hockey's greatest players. Short and sweet, with some great old time hockey photo's, Gordie Howe's autobiography is a must for hockey fans. Whether your a Detroit fan or not its worth the read.
Only drawback was I wish we would have heard more personal, behind the scenes stories of the old original six teams. Still worth the read though.
Only drawback was I wish we would have heard more personal, behind the scenes stories of the old original six teams. Still worth the read though.
January 16, 2016
I didn't particularly like this book though I loved watching him play hockey during his career on ice. He is quite accomplished and I expected more than he gave in his story about his life. Perhaps someone will write another autobiograhy and make it more enjoyable.
February 10, 2013
Great big hardcover book with lots of pictures and old time hockey stories.
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