MadDog2020 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thoughts and prayers are with Mr Hockey... Get well soon. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2014/10/28/detroit-red-wings-gordie-howe-stroke/18089603/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Man, that's a shame...one of those guys who just seems like he's going to live forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Sounds like he has an amazing family around him to see him through whatever the outcome. Here is hoping he can make a recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Oh... I was wishing he'd make it to 90 at least. Strokes suck. I always feel like old age infirmities are natures way of convincing you to let go and move on. It always seems to get your most favorite attribute. "Ya love life eh? Slowly going deaf and blind is cool huh? Well... try it without the ability to move -- how'd ya like that?" "YEah? OK so see how you like not being able to talk -- no wait we'll let you talk a little -- but always say the wrong thing to people so no one understands you -- how's that? Want some more? want more??" My daughter's two great grandmothers were ass kickers (my grandmother and my husband's too). They taught me how to make a rather graceful fighting exit - clinging on to the joy of family and love -- both also admitted to continuing the fight due to more than a small drop of absolute terror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hope the best for him and his family. It doesn't sound promising, from what I read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Last night I actually told my friend who is related to him. He hadn't even heard yet. Said he's just been in terrible shape recently. My buddy knows nothing about hockey. You should see the memorabilia he has all signed by Gordie. He was kind enough to get me two photos signed by Gordie, Mark & Marty. Notice my profile picture. He was very nice when I met him. Sat in my chair! I drooled looking at his #9 Howe Stanley Cup ring he was wearing. Don't know which one it was for. Edited October 29, 2014 by Jimmy Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDPucks Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I got to shake Gordie's hand a few years ago at Prudential Center when Gordie was visiting his son Mark and Mark was scouting the Devils for the Flyers. It felt as if I was shaking John Wayne's hand and I didn't want to wash it for a month. I always found it awesome that Gordie chose to accompany Mark 4-5 times a year to CAA or The Rock when he was visiting. Gordie is a hockey lifer. Rest comfortably Mr. Hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SegaDevil Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Rest comfortably Mr. Hockey. He's not dead yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Gretzky might have all the records and gaudy stats, but imo Gordie is the greatest player ever. Get well soon Gordie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWW Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Very sad news. I actually just bought a signed copy of his new book and started reading it. A true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak926 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Get better Gordie ! I have his book on my Christmas list for Santa. I remember him to be a bigger player ? His playing days he is listed as 6'1 205 lbs. My wife tells me in bowling 9 strikes in a game is called " A Gordie Howe ". If I remember correctly he played every game his last season with Hartford, at 51 years of age ! Edited November 1, 2014 by ak926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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