tarheelhockey
Offside Review Specialist
52 years young, he scored a goal for Kladno today. In this appearance, he surpassed Gordie Howe’s 1979-80 season Hartford to become the oldest professional player ever.
And yes, this can be nitpicked because Howe took a shift in the IHL in the 1990s as a gimmick. The subject here is not gimmicks, but regular players for a professional team.
Jaromir Jagr makes history by skating in game with Czech club Kladno
On Thursday, Jaromir Jagr became the oldest professional hockey player when he skated for his club, Kladno, at age 52 and 63 days, according to Czechia hockey writer Zdenek Janda.
www.sportsnet.ca
And yes, this can be nitpicked because Howe took a shift in the IHL in the 1990s as a gimmick. The subject here is not gimmicks, but regular players for a professional team.