Mr. Hockey: My Story

Mr. Hockey: My Story is Gordie Howe's autobiography, chronicling his journey from rural Saskatchewan to becoming one of hockey's greatest players. The book covers his 26-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings and his later years playing alongside his sons. Howe recounts the evolution of professional hockey through the Original Six era and beyond, including details about the business of the sport and relationships between players, coaches, and management. His narrative provides observations about changes in playing style, equipment, and the culture of hockey across multiple decades. The text includes personal stories about Howe's family life, marriage to Colleen, and his experiences as both a father and teammate to his sons Marty and Mark. His accounts of rivalries, friendships, and on-ice incidents give context to his nickname "Mr. Hockey" and his reputation in the sport. This autobiography serves as both a historical record of hockey's development and a meditation on dedication, family, and athletic excellence. The intersection of personal and professional elements creates a complete picture of one player's impact on his sport.

Readers appreciate Howe's straightforward storytelling style and behind-the-scenes glimpses of hockey's earlier eras. Many note the book captures his humility and work ethic, with stories about his farming background and family life resonating strongly. Multiple reviews mention the book feels authentic to Howe's voice and personality, though some found the writing basic and lacking depth on certain career moments. A few readers wanted more details about specific games and seasons. Readers connected with Howe's accounts of playing with his sons and his relationship with his wife Colleen, though some wished for more personal anecdotes from his later years. Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (300+ ratings) "Honest and humble, just like Mr. Hockey himself" - Goodreads reviewer "Could have used more stories from his playing days" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect balance of hockey and humanity" - Barnes & Noble review

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🏒 Despite playing professional hockey for 32 seasons, Gordie Howe's lowest-ever salary was $2,350 (his first year) and his highest was just $100,000 (in his final season) 🥊 A "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" became hockey slang for when a player scores a goal, gets an assist, and gets in a fight all in one game - though Howe himself only recorded two such performances in his career 🏆 At age 51, Howe played alongside his two sons Mark and Marty on the Hartford Whalers, making them the first father-son combination to play together in the NHL ⭐ Howe held virtually every NHL scoring record until Wayne Gretzky came along - and Gretzky wore #99 specifically because Howe (his childhood idol) wore #9 🌟 The book was published when Howe was 86 years old, making it one of the last comprehensive accounts of his life in his own words before his death in 2016