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Gordie Howe had a stroke, improves from Stem Cell Treatment, passes away at age 88

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2016/06/gordie_howe_obit.html#incart_river_index
Red Wings legend Gordie Howe dead at 88.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2016/06/gordie_howe.html#0
Watch highlights, tributes from Gordie Howe's legendary career.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...reaction_to_the_death.html#incart_river_index
Twitter reaction to the death of Red Wings legend Gordie Howe.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/ind...ugh_calls_gordie_howe.html#incart_river_index
Jim Harbaugh calls Gordie Howe the 'greatest' and 'toughest' hockey player ever.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...tough_and_warm_gordie.html#incart_river_index
Talented, tough and warm Gordie Howe left indelible impressions.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/ind...lowski_gordie_howe_le.html#incart_river_index
Brad Keselowski: Gordie Howe leaves a tremendous legacy.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...erman_it_was_honor_to.html#incart_river_index
Steve Yzerman: It was honor to wear same uniform as Gordie Howe.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...etzky_gordie_howe_was.html#incart_river_index
Wayne Gretzky: Gordie Howe 'was the greatest player that ever played'.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...-harbaugh-mark-dantonio-gordie-howe/85696478/
Jim Harbaugh, Mark Dantonio on Gordie Howe: He was a 'legend'.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...eminisce-gordie-howe-kind-and-funny/85698078/
Red Wings reminisce about Gordie Howe: 'Kind and funny'.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/remembering-gordie-howe/85699622/
Sipple: How I'll remember Gordie Howe.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/share-gordie-howe-memories/85692210/
Fans share their Gordie Howe memories.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...-schmidt-gordie-howe-death-reaction/85707992/
Detroit Lions Hall-of-Famer Joe Schmidt: 'I was amazed' at Gordie Howe.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...-howes-death-big-deal-if-youre-here/85713510/
NASCAR's Brad Keselowski: Howe's death a big deal if you're from here.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/picture-galler...08/27/gordie-howe-through-the-years/14698797/
Gordie Howe through the years.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...gordie-howe-role-model-red-berenson/85697822/
U-M's Red Berenson recalls Gordie Howe as a role model, then teammate.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-dies-jeff-seidel/85692050/
Gordie Howe was great player, even better man.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/longform/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-obituary/70049812/
Remembering Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey to generations.
HE PLAYED ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST DEMANDING GAMES UNTIL HE WAS 52 YEARS OLD. MANY FANS ARGUE THAT NO ONE PLAYED IT BETTER.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...e-dies-1980-all-star-game-flashback/85693668/
Flashback: Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, 1980 all-stars at Joe Louis.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...oit-red-wings-statement-gordie-howe/85694608/
What Ilitch, Lindsay, Holland and Bettman say about Gordie Howe.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...0/steve-yzerman-gordie-howe-an-icon/85708578/
Steve Yzerman thanks 'icon' Gordie Howe in statement.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c.../2016/06/10/gordie-howe-mitch-albom/85703164/
Goals, Cups, fights -- Gordie Howe did it all.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-dies-drew-sharp/85690956/
Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, was tough right from the start.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...6/10/red-wings-mourn-loss-mr-hockey/85695432/
Red Wings mourn loss of Hall of Famer Howe.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ay-howe-greatest-player-ever-played/85697304/
Ted Lindsay on Howe: ‘Greatest player that ever played’.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/2016/06/10/greats/85693688/
Howe, Orr, Gretzky best of best in NHL history.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...k-nbc-hockey-colleagues-praise-howe/85718538/
Emrick, NBC hockey colleagues praise Howe.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...made-strong-impression-wings-larkin/85719364/
Mr. Hockey made strong impression on Wings’ Larkin.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...berenson-got-recruiting-assist-howe/85721648/
UM’s Berenson got recruiting assist from Howe.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-lasting-impression-ex-wing-yzerman/85707250/
‘Icon’ Howe left lasting impression on ex-Wing Yzerman.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/op...-green/2016/06/10/howe-legends-made/85692944/
Gordie Howe showed us how legends are made.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/picture-...egend-gordie-howe-through-the-years/18079031/
Red Wings legend Gordie Howe through the years.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp.../kupelian-howe-measuring-stick-ages/85711382/
Howe the measuring stick for all ages.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2016/06/10/gordie-howe/85689888/
Hockey great Gordie Howe dies at 88.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...6/10/wojo-mr-hockey-stood-greatness/85700888/
Mr. Hockey stood for greatness.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...erg-feels-impact-howe-wings-detroit/85722902/
Zetterberg feels impact Howe had on Wings, Detroit.
Detnews

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/183280456/tigers-remember-hockey-player-gordie-howe
Tigers remember Howe as all-time great.
Tigers official site

https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/2016/06/10/hockey-legend-gordie-howe-dies/
Hockey legend Gordie Howe dies at the age of 88.
Detroit Athletic

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...ied-at-88?_ga=1.6796337.2052763745.1461635877
Red Wings Legend Gordie Howe has Died at 88.
WingingitinMotown

http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/...ay-at-88?_ga=1.40162081.2052763745.1461635877
Farewell, Mr. Hockey: Gordie Howe Passes Away at 88.

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...erman-statement-on-the-passing-of-gordie-howe
Steve Yzerman Statement on the Passing of Gordie Howe.
WIIM

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...we-a-reflection-on-a-detroit-red-wings-legend
Dear Mr. Howe: A Reflection on a Detroit Red Wings Legend.
WIIM

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...etes-of-all-time-red-wings-legend-gordie-howe
A Eulogy for one of the greatest athletes of all time: Gordie Howe, a hockey legend.
WIIM

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...ordie-howe-tribute-video-will-give-you-chills
Webvideo This Gordie Howe tribute video will give you chills.
WIIM

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12291838/nhl-gordie-howe-honored-hockey-legends-saskatoon
Howe's night marked by laughs, tears.
espn

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12292640/nhl-wayne-gretzky-calls-gordie-howe-greatest-all
Gretzky thinks Howe is the Great One.
espn

http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/119641/gordie-howe-by-the-numbers
Gordie Howe: By the numbers.
espn

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/16100323/nhl-our-favorite-gordie-howe-memories
Nine of our favorite memories of No. 9, Gordie Howe.
espn

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/16096627/nhl-gordie-howe-was-everyday-guy-happened-best-player-era
Gordie Howe was the greatest hockey player of his generation.
espn

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/16103812/nhl-gordie-howe-influence-felt-hockey-all-years-later
Toughness, Gordie Howe hat trick among No. 9's lasting influences.
espn

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howe-mr-hockey-dies/c-280930060
Gordie Howe, 'Mr. Hockey,' dies at 88.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howe-mr-hockey-timeline-moments/c-280930698
The life of 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe: A timeline.
A look back at the career of the late legend.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-community-reacts-to-gordie-howes-death/c-280936438
NHL community reacts to Howe's death.
Commissioner, former teammates, players share thoughts, stories on NHL Network.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howe-life-career-appreciation/c-280930610
Looking back at life, career of Gordie Howe.
'Mr. Hockey' scored 801 goals, won Stanley Cup four times in 26-year NHL career.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/numbers-say-howe-was-the-best-ever/c-280936880
Numbers say Gordie Howe was the best ever.
Statistical analysis confirms his place as the greatest player in hockey history.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/gretzky-howe-was-everything-to-me/c-280936658
Gretzky: Howe was 'everything to me'.
Despite age difference, 'The Great One' and 'Mr. Hockey' formed inseparable bond.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howe-lived-up-to-mr-hockey-nickname/c-280933376
Gordie Howe lived up to 'Mr. Hockey' nickname.
Hall of Fame member never shied away from his adoring public.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/president-barack-obama-statement-gordie-howe/c-280937236
President Obama's statement on Gordie Howe's death.
Says 'Mr. Hockey' defined the sport 'for a lifetime'.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howe-jean-beliveau-shared-respect/c-280933730?tid=280931450
Howe, Beliveau had mutual respect for one another.
NHL legends battled on the ice, were good friends off it.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/hall-of-fa...eminisce-about-howe/c-280937110?tid=280931450
Hall of Fame teammates, rivals reminisce about Howe.
'Mr. Hockey' remembered as great competitor, great friend.
NHL.com

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/al-kaline-gordie-howe-one-kind/85695666/
Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline on Gordie Howe: 'One of a kind'.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...die-howe-appreciation-nhl-red-wings/18159445/
Appreciation: Gordie Howe radiated greatness.
Freep

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06/10/terry-foster-gordie-howe-was-the-ali-of-hockey/
Gordie Howe Was The Ali Of Hockey.
CBSDetroit

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/articl...90/red-wings-mr-hockey-gordie-howe-dies-at-88
Red Wings' 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe dies at 88.
CrainsDetroit
 
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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...eral-service-visitation-gordie-howe/85748880/
Gordie Howe visitation to be held in Joe Louis Arena.
Freep

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...sitation-funeral-public?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Gordie Howe's visitation, funeral will be open to public.
espn

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...owes-visitation-funeral-open-public/85752648/
Gordie Howe’s visitation, funeral open to the public.
Detnews

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howe-funeral-date-and-time/c-280939678?tid=280014400
Howe visitation Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena.
Funeral service for Red Wings icon Wednesday in Detroit.
NHL.com
 
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http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06...est-player-friends-fans-remember-gordie-howe/
‘To Me He Is The All Time Greatest Player’: Friends, Fans Remember Gordie Howe.
CBSDetroit

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160610/meeting-mr-hockey-a-huge-thrill-for-draper
Meeting Mr. Hockey a ‘huge thrill’ for Draper.
OaklandPress

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...to-the-red-wings-hero-i-never-yet-always-knew
Gordie Howe: A Thank You To The Hero I Never Yet Always Knew.
WIIM

http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-death-obituary
'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe—NHL Hall of Famer, Red Wings legend—dead at 88.
SI

http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-death-to-tell-the-truth-game-show-video-appearance
Watch Gordie Howe wow 'em on classic TV game shows.
SI

https://www.nhl.com/news/gordie-howes-autograph-was-something-special/c-280937846?tid=280931450
Howe's autograph was something special.
Distinctive signature of 'Mr. Hockey' became part of his lore.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/phil-esposito-shares-gordie-howe-memories/c-280935616?tid=280931450
Phil Esposito shares memories of Howe.
Hall of Fame center recalls first encounter with 'Mr. Hockey,' and his elbow.
NHL.com

https://www.nhl.com/news/scotty-bowman-remembers-gordie-howe/c-280937588?tid=280931450
Bowman watched, coached and marveled at Gordie Howe.
Hockey Hall of Fame member says longtime Detroit star was 'complete player' and 'wonderful person'.
NHL.com

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:16101355&startTime=00:00
Webvideo Remembering the legendary Gordie Howe.
espn

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/183442398
THE BRUTAL GRACE OF GORDIE HOWE.
SportsOnEarth

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/det/video/v...scuss-the-passing-of-gordie-howe/?team_id=116
Webvideo MLB players on Gordie Howe's legacy.
Andrew and Austin Romine along with Justin Upton, Nick Castellanos and Ian Kinsler discuss the passing of hockey icon Gordie Howe.

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nhl/63177/98/mr-hockey
Mr. Hockey.
Rotoworld
 
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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/s...e-and-his-sons-were-the-power.html?ref=sports
Recalling a Time When Gordie Howe and His Sons Were the Power.
NYTimes

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/11/s...click&contentCollection=Sports&pgtype=article
A Hockey Luminary, Gordie Howe Glowed With Modesty.
NYTimes

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/11/s...howe-is-remembered-as-a-gentleman-off-it.html
A Terror on the Ice, Gordie Howe Is Remembered as a Gentleman Off It.
NYTimes

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/11/sports/hockey/gordie-howe-over-the-years.html
Gordie Howe Over the Years.
NYTimes
 
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...we_visitation_underwa.html#incart_river_index
Gordie Howe visitation underway at Joe Louis Arena.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...etzky_recalls_getting.html#incart_river_index
Webvideo Wayne Gretzky recalls getting a 'wink' and a 'whack' in first game vs. Gordie Howe.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...urn_out_to_pay_respec.html#incart_river_index
Thousands pay respects to Red Wings' Gordie Howe; 'the world is never going to be the same'.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...we_had_a_big_impact_o.html#incart_river_index
Gordie Howe had a big impact on Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, a Michigan native.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...wes_funeral_wednesday.html#incart_river_index
Gordie Howe's funeral Wednesday morning to be televised live.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-visitation/85860992/
Fans pour into the Joe to pay respects to Gordie Howe.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-visitation/85866942/
The guy who was first in line for the Gordie Howe visitation.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-visitation/85876490/
More Gordie Howe mourners: Jeff Blashill, Kris Draper and Al Kaline.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-steve-yzerman/85863114/
Gordie Howe 'had time for everyone,' Steve Yzerman notes.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/wayne-gretzky-gordie-howe/85862142/
Wayne Gretzky: Gordie Howe was greatest player, nicest man I've met.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-detroit-red-wings/85870124/
Detroit Red Wings' Holland marvels at Gordie Howe viewing turnout.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...-red-wings-gordie-howe-fan-memories/85784922/
16 heartwarming fan stories about Gordie Howe that will make you smile.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-joe-louis-arena/85860014/
Watch live: Public viewing of Gordie Howe at Joe Louis Arena.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...e-sports-illustrated-regional-cover/85872844/
Gordie Howe on Sports Illustrated regional cover.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...gends-offer-final-salute-their-hero/85865744/
Fellow greats, common man salute Howe.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-howes-assists-advice-stuck-yzerman/85891598/
Gordie Howe?s assists, advice stuck with Yzerman.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp.../14/tigers-kaline-howe-how-great-he/85878478/
Tigers? Kaline on Howe: ?How great he was?.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...6/13/fans-pay-respects-howe-tuesday/85847156/
Live: Howe always had time for the fans.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp.../fans-share-cherished-memories-howe/85899330/
Fans share cherished memories of Howe.
Detnews

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06...a-open-to-public-for-gordie-howes-visitation/
Saying Goodbye To Mr. Hockey: Joe Louis Arena Open To Public For Gordie Howe?s Visitation.
CBSDetroit

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06/14/si-cover-features-gordie-howe/
SI Cover Features Gordie Howe.
CBSDetroit

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160614/5-best-things-about-gordie-howe
5 best things about Gordie Howe.
OaklandPress

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/spor...rdie-howe-knew-all-about-what-dads-go-through
Gordie Howe knew all about what dads go through.
OaklandPress

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160614/howe-good-none-better-than-mr-hockey-in-detroit
Howe good? None better than Mr. Hockey in Detroit.
OaklandPress

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/spor...detroit-superstat-status-in-the-1950s-and-60s
Howe, Kaline shared Detroit superstat status in the 1950?s and 60s.
OaklandPress

http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/06/14/gordie-howe-saying-goodbye-legend-video/
Gordie Howe: Saying Goodbye to a Legend.
djc

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...retire-gordie-howe-no-9?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Wayne Gretzky says the NHL should retire Gordie Howe's No. 9.
espn

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=16206265&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Gretzky wants NHL to retire Howe's No. 9.
espn

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...-howe-public-visitation?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Fans from all walks of life pay tribute to Gordie Howe at public visitation in Detroit.
espn

http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-death-news-videos
This SI link leads to several stories on Gordie.

http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/st...orts-royalty-pay-respects-to-mr-hockey-061416
Thousands, including sports royalty, pay respects to Mr. Hockey.
FoxDetroit
 
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...we_had_special_impact.html#incart_river_index
Gordie Howe had 'special impact' on people, son Mark says.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...we_remembered_in_movi.html#incart_river_index
Gordie Howe remembered in moving tribute from son Murray.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...ayers_speak_to_gordie.html#incart_river_index
Former players speak to Gordie Howe's influence, impact.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/15/gordie-howe-funeral/85926292/
Touching Gordie Howe eulogy chock full of anecdotes.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c.../15/gordie-howe-funeral-jeff-seidel/85953820/
A poignant farewell to Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/15/wings-gordie-howe-funeral/85917208/
?Gordie?s gone home?: Mourners pay Howe respects.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...gends-locals-say-farewell-mr-hockey/85963828/
This was how Mr. Hockey should depart.
Detnews

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06/15/gordie-howes-life-and-legacy-celebrated-at-detroit-funeral/
Gordie Howe?s Life And Legacy Celebrated At Detroit Funeral.
CBSDetroit

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/spor...ie-howe-stands-alone-among-detroit-superstars
Gordie Howe stands alone among Detroit superstars.
OaklandPress

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/16231635/nhl-greats-gather-say-final-goodbye-mr-hockey-gordie-howe
Family, NHL greats gather for final farewell to 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe.
espn

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...ife-pay-tribute-gordie-howe-public-visitation
Fans from all walks of life pay tribute to Gordie Howe at public visitation in Detroit.
espn
 
Just some great stuff Ron. Sorry it took so long to get to it.. I'm sorry Mr hockey passed away but what a darn great superstar GordIe was.
 
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October 29, 1947, Gordie Howe wears #9 for the Red Wings for the first time. Prior to that, the young center had wore #17, but he switched to #9 so he could have a lower berth bed on the train during road trips. At that time, lower sweater numbers got the larger and more comfortable beds on the trains.
 
November 3, 1948, Gordie Howe plays in his first All-Star Game and makes history.
In the game, Howe gets into a fight with Gus Mortson of Toronto, earning a major penalty.
The infraction is the first, and only, penalty for fighting in NHL All-Star Game history.
 
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