(1926 - 2016) Born in Floral, Saskatchewan, 'Mr. Hockey,' was equally adept with his stick as he was with his fists. A 'Gordie Howe hat trick' was later joked to consist of a goal, an assist, and a fight. A six-time Art Ross Trophy winner, he played 26 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, retiring in 1971. After a two-year retirement, he returned to the fledgling WHA, to play with his sons on the Houston Aeros. He played his last NHL season at the age of 52 in 1980 with the Hartford Whalers, finishing as the NHL's career points leader until 1989.

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1. (1926 - 2016) Born in Floral, Saskatchewan, 'Mr. Hockey,' was equally adept with his stick as he was with his fists. A 'Gordie Howe hat trick' was later joked to consist of a goal, an assist, and a fight. A six-time Art Ross Trophy winner, he played 26 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, retiring in 1971. After a two-year retirement, he returned to the fledgling WHA, to play with his sons on the Houston Aeros. He played his last NHL season at the age of 52 in 1980 with the Hartford Whalers, finishing as the NHL's career points leader until 1989.