Gordie Howe- Former Ice Hockey Player (In a Nutshell)
Gordie Howe was born in Canada on March 31st, 1928 and lived until June 10th, 2016.
The position he played was Right wing.
Howe made the decision to retire in 1980.
“You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave – win or lose”- Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe- Former Ice Hockey Player (Nitty Gritty)
“I would say it is important to have a good education, as hockey is a career that does not last many years, and you need to be prepared for this.”- Gordie Howe
“I’m aware that not everyone approved of how I played, but I don’t think any apologies are in order. Early in my career, I decided that it was worth it to do whatever was necessary to earn the extra split second it takes to make a pass or shoot the puck.”- Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe- Former Ice Hockey Player (What set him apart)
“My philosophy is never start talking about ‘if,’ ‘and,’ ‘but’ or the past, because 90 percent of what follows will be negative.”- Gordie Howe
“I still believe it is important that children have a chance to play other sports because they all offer learning experiences. Soccer is a growing sport and would be a good complement to hockey.”- Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe- Former Ice Hockey Player (Final Thoughts)
“There’s always something in the game you wish you would have done different. That’s why players improve, because they learn from what they did before. They might have been guessing before, but now they know.”- Gordie Howe
“It’s not easy to retire. No one teaches you how. I found out when I tried if the first time. I’m not a quitter.”- Gordie Howe
