When asked what his dad thought about the naming of the bridge, Gordie's son Murray said his father had told him, "That sounds pretty good to me." Howe made his NHL debut in 1946 with the Red ...

On the ice – his domain – Howe commanded attention. He was assured of his place in the game and it was obvious he knew all eyes were on him. Gordie Howe was the first NHL player that made an ...