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Detroit's Mount Rushmore of Sports: Gordie Howe, Barry Sanders, Al Kaline, Isiah Thomas voted best of the best
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Red Wings, Detroit say farewell to storied Joe Louis Arena
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Photos: A look back at the life of Gordie Howe, 88
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Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe dies in Sylvania
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Domingo German Throws Perfect Game As Yankees Top Athletics
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By the numbers: NHL All-Star Game records
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Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey for the Red Wings, Dies at 88 - The New York Times
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The Final Period Begins for Joe Louis Arena
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Gordie Howe, NHL's Mr. Hockey, Dies At 88; Played Three Seasons In Hartford – Hartford Courant
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Timeline: Key dates in the life and career of hockey legend Gordie Howe
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1980 NHL All-Star Game - Gordie Howe Highlights