[Buckeye McFrog]

I remember when the Hartford Whalers joined the NHL in 1980. I bought rinkside tickets at the old Pittsburgh Civic Arena the first time they came to town. Just so I could tell my grandchildren that I had seen Gordie Howe play in person.

He was 52 years old, and without a doubt the dirtiest player I had ever seen in person. Knee to the groin, spear to the gut, etc.

Nonetheless a solid citizen in all other respects. He will be missed. RIP, Gordie.

[nutmeg]

That's exactly the way Gordie is being remembered today on WTIC 1080 radio here in the Hartford, CT area. One of the dirtiest players, yet a good guy and wonderful citizen off the ice.

He was one of the greats... RIP, Gordie.

[DAC21]

"without a doubt the dirtiest player I had ever seen in person" = Old Time Hockey