(1928–2016), Canadian hockey player; full name Gordon Howe. A prolific scorer, he played for the Omaha Knights 1945–46, the Detroit Red Wings 1946–71, the Houston Aeros 1973–77, and the New England Whalers 1977–80. Hockey Hall of Fame (1972).
Definition of Howe, Gordie in US English:
Howe, Gordie
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(1928–2016), Canadian hockey player; full name Gordon Howe. A prolific scorer, he played for the Omaha Knights 1945–46, the Detroit Red Wings 1946–71, the Houston Aeros 1973–77, and the New England Whalers 1977–80. Hockey Hall of Fame (1972).