Gordie Howe
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Summary
Gordie Howe was born on March 31, 1928[1], in Floral[2]. He died on June 10, 2016[3], in Sylvania[4]. He worked as an ice hockey player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,005 views/month, #4,902 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Colleen Howe[7]
- Child: Mark Howe[8], Marty Howe[9]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Canada[11], Canada's Walk of Fame[12], Hart Memorial Trophy[13], Art Ross Trophy[14], Canada's Sports Hall of Fame[15], Hockey Hall of Fame[16], Lester Patrick Trophy[17], Wayne Gretzky International Award[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of sports team: Omaha Knights[20], Detroit Red Wings[21], Hartford Whalers[22], Houston Aeros[23], Detroit Vipers[24]
- League or competition: National Hockey League[25]
- Commons category: Gordie Howe[26]
- Position played on team / speciality: winger[27]
- Cause of death: stroke[28]
- Sport: ice hockey[29]
- Family name: Howe[30]
- Given name: Gordie[31]
- Official website: http://www.mrandmrshockey.com[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 1767[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Country for sport: Canada[36]
- Start of work period: 1946[37]
- End of work period: 1980[38]
- Height: 185 cm[39]
- Mass: 93 kg[40]
- Sibling: Vic Howe[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gordie Howe include Gordie Howe International Bridge[42], a road bridge[43], in United States[44], founded in 2018[45] and Gordie Howe Trophy[46], a sports award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1972[49].
Why It Matters
Gordie Howe has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Gordie Howe International Bridge[42], a road bridge[43], in United States[44], founded in 2018[45] and Gordie Howe Trophy[46], a sports award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1972[49].
FAQs
Where was Gordie Howe born?
Gordie Howe's place of birth was Floral[2].
Where did Gordie Howe die?
Gordie Howe passed away in Sylvania[4].
Who was Gordie Howe married to?
Gordie Howe's spouses include Colleen Howe[7].
What did Gordie Howe do for work?
Gordie Howe worked as an ice hockey player[5].
What awards did Gordie Howe receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[11], Canada's Walk of Fame[12], and Hart Memorial Trophy[13].