An Aging Mr. Hockey (Now in Stories)
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Submitted to Photo Challenge: Wilt
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An aging Gordie Howe, photographed on the bench while playing with the Houston Aeros at 49.
Howe, often referred to as Mr. Hockey is one of the greatest to have ever played the game. He had a long career with the NHL Detroit Red Wings but also came out of retirement and played for the Houston Aeros and New England Whalers of the WHA with his two sons. At the age of 51, he remarkably returned to the NHL for one season with the Hartford Whalers. Check him out on Wikipedia for details of his incredible career. Shot for Canadian Press.
In my 'Sports and Action' collection.
In my 'Photojournalism' collection.
15 responses
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Donna Mullins gave props (12 Jan 2013):
Down but not out. Collecting his thoughts. Nice catch James!
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Lynn E. Harvey gave props (12 Jan 2013):
Classic, poignant moment, for his great career!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (12 Jan 2013):
Brilliant!
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Ted Anderson gave props (12 Jan 2013):
Yes, a classic, poignant image.
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (12 Jan 2013):
fab story and capture
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JanElle gave props (12 Jan 2013):
Great capture of Mr. Hockey taking a breather.. a genuine hockey hero!
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Jüri Vissak gave props (13 Jan 2013):
Cool find!
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Jason Platt gave props (13 Jan 2013):
punishing sport with many injuries. just amazing he could still keep it going at that age!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (13 Jan 2013):
Mr. Hockey had an impressive career by the way it sounds and it is nice that he continued it at an older age.
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John Linton gave props (14 Jan 2013):
The Babe Ruth of Hockey...wonderful shot...
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Mark Rosenbaum gave props (16 Jan 2013):
I am reading a book about ESPN and they talk about Mr. Hockey and his 50th birthday as a player. That says it all.
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Ann Reece gave props (16 Jan 2013):
Excellent capture!!!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (24 Jan 2013):
very touching shot!
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John Linton gave props (12 Feb 2013):
Wonderful Wilt entry!
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dp * gave props (17 May 2013):
Fabulous entry!
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