No. Gordie Howe was always a forward.
Gordie Howe was a right winger.
Gordie Howe played his first game on October 16, 1946 for the Detroit Red Wings against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
no he didn't
Gordie Howe
25 years
never
no... they only allowed amatuers back then
Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe played for: . Detroid Red Wings (NHL) . Houston Aeros (WHA) . New England Whalers (WHA) . Hartford Whalers (NHL)
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Gordie Howe is the oldest player ever to play in Detroit, but today it is Nick Lidstrom
If you are asking who was the best of all time, most would say Wayne Gretsky, but Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr would also get honourable mention. As for goalies, probably Terry Sawchuk.