The Howe Family Legacy (1960-1970)
Mr. Hockey led the Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and dominated the NHL for 25 seasons.
Gordie Howe played for the Detroit Red Wings from 1946 to 1971, winning four Stanley Cups and six Hart Trophies as NHL MVP. He led the league in scoring six times and was a 23-time All-Star.
Quick Facts
- Key player
- Gordie Howe
- Home arena
- Olympia Stadium
- Notable record
- Consecutive Games Played (1952–1970)
- League status
- Original Six Member
Lore & Background
Howe was a key member of 'The Production Line' with Sid Abel and Ted Lindsay. He led Detroit to first place in regular-season play for seven consecutive years (1948–49 to 1954–55), a feat surpassed by the Montreal Canadiens, who had eight consecutive first-place finishes. He sustained a severe skull fracture in the 1950 playoffs but played all 70 games in the 1950–51 season—and never missed a game due to that injury.
Reader's Guide
Howe's tenure with the Red Wings spanned from his debut in 1946 until his first retirement in 1971. He was coached by Jack Adams, who was head coach and general manager during this period. Sid Abel replaced Adams as general manager in 1962.
Did You Know?
- Howe scored 20 or more goals in 22 consecutive seasons from 1949–50 to 1970–71, an NHL record.
- He finished in the top five in NHL scoring for 20 straight seasons.
- Howe won the Art Ross Trophy six times, second most in NHL history.
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