"Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe is born on this day in 1928

Published: March 31, 2024, 10:46 a.m.

Hall of Fame hockey player Gordie Howe was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada, on March 31, 1928. Howe went on to have an illustrious career in the NHL, being named a 23-time all-star, while winning four Stanley Cups.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Gordie Howe in action during the 1960's.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Gordie Howe in action during the 1960's.
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito (35) and defender Keith Magnuson (3) in action against Detroit Red Wings right wing Gordie Howe (9) during the 1970 season.
Detroit Red Wings former player Gordie Howe celebrates his 80th birthday prior to the start of the game against the Nashville Predators at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings presented Gordie Howe with his rookie number jersey.
Detroit Red Wings staff Jennifer Chiroyen and Karen Newman sing happy birthday to former player Gordie Howe as the Wings help celebrates his 80th birthday prior to the start of the game against the Nashville Predators at Joe Louis Arena.
Detroit Red Wings former player Gordie Howe waves to the fans during the Stanley Cup championship victory parade.
Detroit Red WIngs hall of fame member and legend (9) Gordie Howe receives his Lifetime Achievement Award during the NHL Awards at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, ON.
Detroit Red WIngs former player Gordie Howe (left) shakes hands with former player Ted Lindsay (right) during pre-game ceremonies before the Ottawa Senators game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. The Senators beat the Maple Leafs 5-2.
(Editors note: Caption correction) Gordie Howe is congratulated during the second period as the Vancouver Canucks host the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena.