Confirmed with Link: Gordie Howe dies at age 88

[Tabarouette]

https://twitter.com/TSN1200/status/741259562515365888

https://twitter.com/CBSRadioNews/status/741260309701271552

RIP

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[Le Barron de HF]

RIP Mr. Hockey

 

[Stoneburg]

Wow, a legend passes, a huge loss, my thoughts are with his family.

 

[Bloumeister]

I won't believe it until David Samson and the Marlins confirm, full denial

RIP Mr. Hockey

 

[varsaku]

What a sad day, not just for Detroit, but for all of hockey. R.I.P. Mr. Hockey.

 

[JayKing]

R.I.P. Mr Hockey.

Like Beliveau, he was way before my time but his legacy lives on beyond the era he played in.

 

[nilan30]

The reason my dad wore #9 and was a Wings fan.

RIP Mr Hockey

 

[TRG]

RIP Mr. Hockey

 

[the]

Nooooo Mr.Hockey RIP

 

[Toene]

Hoooooly ****. Unreal...

Was not even expecting it to happen anymore, the guy was so tough. Rest in peace Mr. Hockey.

 

[didimentionlarseller]

RIP Gordie Howe

 

[Deebs]

RIP Gordie

My dad's hockey hero. We got to meet Gordie in the early 80's and I've never seen my dad so happy before. We got to talk with him for 5-10 minutes, but it seemed like hours. My dad couldn't stop smiling the entire day.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

RIP Gordie Howe - you were an inspiration to everyone who loves hockey

 

[Team_Spirit]

Sad day.

RIP Mr. Hockey

 

[peate]

Made history in so many ways. Longevity, scoring and toughness. The only time a father played on a line with his two sons Mark and Marty. A true legend. RIP Gordie.

 

[Nashy]

Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Howe...not only a great hockey player, but a great person as well. Deepest sympathies to the family and all his fans.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

88 years old and he probably could've still kicked the ass of most who post on this board. Toughest player the game has ever seen and could give Ali a run for his money.

RIP

 

[TT1]

aaaaaaw , too many all time greats dying lately. RIP Mr.Hockey, you'll always be remembered

 

[Joe Lamb]

One of the most humble, approachable superstars of all time, in any sport.

 

[OldCraig71]

Rest in peace Mr Howe, one of the all time greats.

 

[Teufelsdreck]

R.I.P. Mr Hockey.

Like Beliveau, he was way before my time but his legacy lives on beyond the era he played in.

He was not before my time and I saw him often. The Habs never had a player like Gordie Howe. I'd take him over almost anyone who ever played in the NHL. He was a very, very strong man. Very few players could check him. He was a right hand shot who could easily shoot left if he wanted to and he could beat up just about anyone. He could also play as a defenseman.

 

[donghabs98]

It is sad to see two of hockey's classist players gone within the past 18 months. Rest in Peace Mr Hockey, you were truly a warrior until the very end.

 

[Kriss E]

Rip #9

 

[RabidBadger]

These comments are nice to read as a Wings fan.

I remember well when your legendary #9 passed away. I was at a Chicago sports bar when the news broke and literally cried into my beer. It's tough to see the ones who transcend the game leave us.

The two biggest bad-***** to wear #9 are together again.

 

[oberan1]

The two biggest bad-***** to wear #9 are together again.

Cannot put it any better, very fitting. Literally gave me goose bumps.
Thank you.

RIP Gordie Howe