Mr. Hockey: My Story

This is the first hockey book I have ever read and I struck gold. Naturally I have been familiar with Gordie Howe's accomplishments with the Detroit Red Wings and have heard of several of the players mentioned in the book but I wouldn't know a red line from a blue line. Gordie Howe had the distinction of playing professional hockey in five different decades from the 1940s and into 1980 and his reason for being able to accomplish this fete is due to his love for the game.Howe mentions his feelings of family that the Red Wings' franchise promoted and he bought into but found this not to be true as far as ownership relationships with its players were concerned. Howe relates his philosophy in dealing with opposing players on the ice and dealing with retribution whenever necessary.A special thrill for Gordie Howe took place when he joined the Houston Aeros of the WHA and teamed up his two of his sons, Mark and Marty, for four seasons. He concluded his career with two seasons with the New England Whalers of the WHA and the Hartford Whalers of the NHL. The last chapter is written by his three sons and daughter in which they relate the death of their mother and the trials and tribulations that their father has now been experiencing. As I write this Gordie Howe has since suffered a stroke and remains in critical condition. I am not a hockey fan but I chose well in purchasing this book and adding it to my ever-growing library. I'm sure you will enjoy it as well.

I am a huge hockey fan and had a chance to see Gordie Howe play at the end of his career. I wanted to read his book after reading Derek Sanderson's and Bobby Orr's books. Sanderson's book was a lot of hyperbole but fun, Orr's book was dull as watching paint dry. Mr. Hockey on the other hand was a delight. Gordie's description of his childhood during the depression brought out a sense of reality and pathos but ultimately some hope. His thoughts about the people of Saskatoon helping each other and ultimately helping him succeed rang true and lacked the disingenuous feel of so many other biographies. Howe is real and as he gets into his hockey life and career I am reminded of a mix of two movies "Slapshot" and "Young Blood". There is just something about the inside world of hockey that enthralls hockey fans. And yet Howe's writing reaches beyond that. He is Detroit of the Golden years,40's, 50's, 60's. And so much of his hockey is from the Golden years of 6 teams and rivalries that mattered. It's not what we have now, I can't get excited about Nashville playing Tampa Bay. But the strength of the book resounds with the importance of family. Gordie Howe playing on the same line with his sons is unprecedented in any sport and it is priceless. Hockey fan or not Mr. Hockey won't disappoint.

Growing up in a suburb of Detroit in 1940-50 and a sports enthusiast, I watched Gordie Howe many times in the old Olympia stadium. When I saw this book on the list, there was no hesitation in buying it. Like most sport's people I knew a lot about the games. Now I have learned more about the person. No one who follows hockey will ever forget this person. One of my favorite memories was of one of his fights. Gordie had been picked on all night but never to the degree of the other player getting a penalty. About the middle of the third period Gordie and the other player ended up in the corner of the rink. Gordie proceeded to teach the other player to not do what he was doing to him. The officials took about 30-45 seconds to go to the scorers table to check on something. After a short time they returned to break up the one-sided fight. Gordie never had a problem with this player again.. I have been following his fight with his health these last few weeks and hope only the best for him. A must read for any hockey or sports enthusiast. Ed

I found the book "Mr. Hockey: My Story to be a great a read. It combined a sincere look in the personal life of Gordie Howe with an inside story of Mr. Hockey as appropriate a player.Being old enough to have attended hockey games that the likes of the old time guys such as: Gordie, Rocket Richard, and Bobby Hull played in, as well as the next generation of stars such as: Wayne Gretzsky, Mark Messier, and Bobby Orr, and the new stars of today gave me an even greater appreciation for the players on the original 6 NHL Teams.Reading some of the behind the scene stories about Gordie made me even more impressed with him. His style and drive to win will long be remembered, and being able to play on an NHL Team with two of his children will long remembered by hockey historians.Geordie Howe is certainly one of the very best of the very best.

I've read several biographies by great NHL players, but this is my favorite so far. I've never been a Red Wings fan, but I've always been pretty impressed with Gordie Howe's longevity and his place in the record books. After reading the first few pages of this book, I was hooked. Mr. Howe was not only a sensational player, the like of whom we will likely never see again, but he is a tremendous inspiration to people who strive to make a better life for themselves. What stood out the most to me wasn't all the records or the fights or the hockey stories. It was the deep and genuine sense of gratitude that Gordie displayed throughout the book. I was also impressed by how he acknowledged his mistakes and presented them in such a humble and compelling fashion. God Bless Gordie Howe.

Gordie Howe was my hero when I was growing and is my hero today. His story is important because it is a blueprint for how to live a life is rewarding and inspirational. The book is about more than a hockey career. It is a story about what it takes to be successful while remaining humble and generous. By the end, you realize that the story of Gordie is more about being a great human being than a great hockey player. I was fortunate enough to meet and spend time with Gordie on several occasions. He was always kind and respectful. He treated everyone as if they were special. The book was so well-written that I couldn't put it down and finished it in almost one sitting. I highly recommend it.

Godie. Childhood hero of many including Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr. A fun read about an amazing human being and many of his contemporaries. Really enjoyed reading about what his life was like from perspectives of many including his immediate family.

Purchased it for my Dad he really enjoyed it

Leider ist das Buch mit eselsohren auf mehreren Seiten angekommen. Sogar nachdem ich diese wieder zurecht gebogen habe , sieht man leider die bögen . Das war als Geschenk gedacht. Daher sollte es etwas anders ausschauen .

A must for any ice hockey lover

Very satisified. Order was complete, as described and packaged professionally.