thatonewhitegirl
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Jun 10, 2016 10:19 PM
thatonewhitegirl
48654
1963
66
ButterNubbs
So upsetting. Grew up seeing his number in the rafters, wish i could have met him in real life.
RuFusDarK
Howe sad :(
BatarianBeats
Gordon Howe was asked why he wore a cup but not a helmat. "You can always get someone to do your thinking for you."
seevo
#9 forever. RIP Mr. Hockey
Gamervogel
The greatest ditto?
ForTheRepublic212th
Darn a hockey player died RIP
TheProfessionalOne
Respect
wildcatfan4life
Damn you George R.R. Martin, it's not even Sunday yet.
ZnozWoodlands
2016 needs to chill the fuck out
dennisstamp
His playing career spanned 5 decades. Most pro athletes born the year Gordie debuted (1946) retired before he did (1980)
boobcat
WTF?One a Global Legend that transpires sport, society, Civil Rights. One plays a minority winter sport the 80% of the world dont care about
solaslunas
I know basically nothing about hockey players or history, but I know about this one. He left a legacy and lived a long life.
supermeatboi
heaven is getting an awful lot tougher RIP
AlmostScientist
I feel bad...but I never heard of Gordie Howe...RIP tho
EveryoneTookAllTheGoodUserNames
The greatest hockey player ever. Look up on YouTube montages of the things he's done or google some info about him. You'll be impressed.
boobcat
Who the F is Howe, never heard of him, Ice hockey isnt a global sport, very disrespectful to compare to Ali.
SockMonkeyRiot
The Gordie Howe hat trick is as iconic as the man who created it. What an awesome player
Cousinkyle99
And he actually only had two in his career! It's called that the his overall affinity for three.
MishkaD
Howe hat trick = 1 goal + 1 assist + 1 ass kicking
GhostGuy
Jesus. RIP, Mr Hockey. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Rinstajams
What a legend.
MarkedMature
Played professional hockey in 5?? Decades
sliverx
6 if you count the publicity stunt with the Vipers
sociallyawkward12
23 time All Star
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MarkedMature
Rock
zarkingphoton
Ice Rockey?
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CenturyEagle
First thing I thought of as well when I heard the name.
muffleupagus
I feel like this is missing penalty minutes. It's 2,199.
overhere
This is the only way I knew him! Amazing.
terryr
Bart used his photo to make a dating profile. Man, that was years ago.
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Bart The Lover, aired over 24 years ago who feels old now?
terryr
That show should be on TCM.
Begotten
i do not agree that ali was the greatest. where's my unpopular opinion puffin?
BangkokDanger
Depends on how you define "the greatest" (hint: doesn't mean the best boxer)
Kstrack4
Only because he just passed. 2 weeks ago there wasn't a discussion who the greatest player is
Begotten
in terms of all time, some say marciano is the greatest. for his time, i would argue george foreman had a better career.
Begotten
i think there's always been a debate about it. now suddenly it seems like a general consensus he was the GOAT every time he's mentioned
Kstrack4
My bad I thought it was about Howe. Yes boxing is one of the great debates of all time greats. I believe Ali. But I respect any other answer
Begotten
i actually have no idea who howe is LOL
Kstrack4
He was the best hockey player before Gretzky came around. But since Gretzky played there isn't a real discussion.
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pharm2016
What he actually said...http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-dead-wayne-gretzky-statement-greatest-ever
Jmedics
Even Gretzky acknowledges that Howe was the greatest player ever.
eliottsworld
Gretzky wore 99 because he wanted 9 like Howe, but when he was coming up, all the older and bigger kids already had it for the same reason.
AverageSexGod
Canada doesn't even like Gretzky that much, most Canadians I know thinks he embraced America too much. Think of him as a bit of a traitor.
roflsnake
That aside he's still the greatest hockey player ever IMO
Kstrack4
It's not even close. He is the most dominate athlete in the history of team sports.