Many don’t realize that Mr. Hockey – though he retired in 1980 – signed a 1-day contract with the Detroit Vipers (IHL) in 1997. At the age of 69 he skated one shift making him the only player to play a professional game in each of 6 decades. (40’s – 90’s)
It was a publicity stunt of course. The Red Wings were on their way to their first Stanley Cup in over 40 years and Detroit had hockey fever something fierce.
I was living in the area at the time and though I hadn’t paid much attention to hockey up until then, the excitement was contagious. It was nearly impossible to NOT become a life-long Red Wings / Gordie Howe fan.
One thing I like about these reruns are that every now and then, they remind me of how things used to be. I don’t live in the past, but it is nice to go back and visit the old neighborhood every now and then.
I was lucky enough to be in Houston when Gordy played with his two sons with the Aeros. And when Bobby Hull came to town with the Winnipeg Jets, those were some games.
The classic Gordie Howe hat trick: a goal an assist and a fight. Back then you didn’t have the designated cementheads, everyone stood up for themselves.
Nachikethass about 6 years ago
Why? Doesn’t he have one?
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
well, I guess there’s always Wayne Gretzky, Snoopy, to whom you could give an elbow
knight1192a about 6 years ago
I’m sitting here in the cold, snow is on the ground outside. I feel like I oughta be rink side to watch Snoopy’s game.
Kim Metzger Premium Member about 6 years ago
They’re building (and arguing over) a bridge named after Howe up here in Detroit.
LeeCox about 6 years ago
Snoopy went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out while he was there!
hangedman about 6 years ago
Only Snoopy could get away with a joke like that.
about 6 years ago
I would give Gordie a high five.
HeatherMcCrillis about 6 years ago
A bit early for a “gift exchange” there, Snoopster. I doubt any of the skating Scouts would be as foolhardy.
biglar about 6 years ago
Many don’t realize that Mr. Hockey – though he retired in 1980 – signed a 1-day contract with the Detroit Vipers (IHL) in 1997. At the age of 69 he skated one shift making him the only player to play a professional game in each of 6 decades. (40’s – 90’s)
It was a publicity stunt of course. The Red Wings were on their way to their first Stanley Cup in over 40 years and Detroit had hockey fever something fierce.
I was living in the area at the time and though I hadn’t paid much attention to hockey up until then, the excitement was contagious. It was nearly impossible to NOT become a life-long Red Wings / Gordie Howe fan.
docforbin about 6 years ago
Of course there’s always Sydney Crosby.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 6 years ago
maybe he can hope for bobby Orr.
DanFlak about 6 years ago
One thing I like about these reruns are that every now and then, they remind me of how things used to be. I don’t live in the past, but it is nice to go back and visit the old neighborhood every now and then.
ForbesField about 6 years ago
When this cartoon was first published, Snoopy could go to the WHA and wait for Gordie Howe to make his comeback.
Amra Leo about 6 years ago
Aww! A sign of respect between hockey players…
Plods with ...™ about 6 years ago
Once
hogpop.padula about 6 years ago
Gordie was famous everywhere, but if he’s in heaven, I ain’t going there. I hate being near anything cold like ice. Unless it’s in a glass of scotch
sheilag about 6 years ago
If I recall, he DID make a couple more game appearances, allowing him to be an active player in, I think, six decades… :-)
dadlivonia about 6 years ago
Snoopy giving Gordie an elbow? He would have wound up in the parking lot.
pnmiq about 6 years ago
I was lucky enough to be in Houston when Gordy played with his two sons with the Aeros. And when Bobby Hull came to town with the Winnipeg Jets, those were some games.
DCBakerEsq about 6 years ago
Bring out the Zamboni.
uncle ed about 6 years ago
this is a repeat of an old strip. Now we have 2 versions of Peanuts Begins.
hwmj about 6 years ago
The classic Gordie Howe hat trick: a goal an assist and a fight. Back then you didn’t have the designated cementheads, everyone stood up for themselves.
sousamannd about 6 years ago
Stan Mikita – all the good ones are gone. No mask and no teeth but played wonderfully!