[Vigilanteman]

Howe was to hockey what Muhammad Ali was to boxing. Let's see which one gets more attention now.

[taildragger]

Interesting thought Vigilanteman. He is not just loved in the US, but Canada as well. I got to see him play but also he would visit local rinks in greater Metro Detroit and meet with Hockey and Rink managers, owners etc. and I got to see him up close @ a rink. He was the real deal. My guess is a memorial service might have to be held @ a major Detroit Athletic Facility that holds Thousands, something like the Lion’s Stadium or U of M which can hold 104,000 is my guess...

[Former Proud Canadian]

Well, Gordie was from Floral, Saskatchewan and truly he was a regional hero.

This will be bigger news in Canada and Michigan.

[steve8714]

Greatest hockey player ever. Gordie Howe hat trick? A goal, an assist, and a fight. Gretsky never.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Yep. I’m sure the MSNBC of sports, ESPN, will hold a marathon for him.

[hsmomx3]

Howe’s funeral won’t be a huge media affair like Ali’s. Wanna bet?

[lee martell]

Yes, he was Ali’s equivalent, at least in Michigan and Ontario, Canada. I’m sure there will be a lot of stories and memories told. Howe had somewhat recovered from the depths of Alzheimers by using stem cell therapy. At least his last two years were a little better than the ten before it.
Gordie was never known for being terribly controversial or disturbing, so those who only admire ‘anti’ heroes won’t be paying close attention.

[nwrep]

Never heard of Howe. RIP.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

I’m a lot more pro-Gordie Howe but I’m sure the media isn’t.

[Larry Lucido]

Howe was to hockey what Muhammad Ali was to boxing. Let's see which one gets more attention now.

They might be having a beer (or Tim Horton's coffee) and reminiscing right now.

[dfwgator]

With Ali and Gordie passing, who are the icons from that era that remain?

The two that immediately come to mind are Jack and Arnie.