On Goal

Today, in 1963, Gordie Howe tied the lifetime goal record as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. The previous record was set at a mark of 544 by Rocket Richard. Howe would go on to shatter the record, scoring another 257 goals to end his career at 801 scores. Howe played 33 seasons of hockey, a majority of those with the NHL's Detroit Red Wings. He won six MVP awards, as well as six scoring titles throughout the course of his career. He was inducted into the hall of fame in 1972. He played in nearly 2500 games, before hanging up the skates in 1980, at the age of 51. Sources: Photo-http://www.hockeychump.com/2010/04/hockey-quote-gordie-howe.html http://www.todayinsport.com/day/november/11 http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00014254.html http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/howego01.html