Object Details
user
Howe, Gordie
Associated Name
Whalers
Description (Brief)
Hall-of-Fame right winger Gordie Howe (1928-2016) wore these skates while a member of the World Hockey Association's New England / Hartford Whalers (1977-1979..)
Known as Mr. Hockey, Howe entered the National Hockey League in 1946, joining the Detroit Red Wings at the age of 18. Howe finished his career with 23 NHL All-Star nods, leading the league in scoring six times and earning six Hart Memorial trophies as the league's Most Valuable Player.
In 1971 Howe retired from the Red Wings front office to play for the World Hockey Association's Houston Aeros. In 1977 he was traded to that league's New England Whalers. Howe was able return to the NHL for his final season as the Whalers joined the league in 1979. In 1997, Howe played one shift for the Detroit Vipers of the International Hockey League, becoming the only hockey player to play professionally in six different decades (1940s-1990s.)
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Robert W. Gorman
date made
1977 - 1979
ID Number
1988.0806.01
accession number
1988.0806
catalog number
1988.0806.01
Object Name
hockey skates
Object Type
skates
Physical Description
black (overall color)
leather (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12 in x 3 in x 13 in; 30.48 cm x 7.62 cm x 33.02 cm
place made
Canada
used
United States: Connecticut, Hartford
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport
Ice Hockey
web subject
Sports
level of sport
Professional
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_683717