Here comes Gordie

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Here comes Gordie

Date12/21/1973

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Howe, Gordie, 1928-2016 (subject)

Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Here comes Gordie: The master himself: Gordie Howe: scoops up a loose puck and prepares to wheel and deal for Houston during last night's WHA game at Varsity Arena against Toronto Toros. Another ancient: Toros' goalie Les Binkley: age 39: also was wheeling and dealing much better as Toros won: 3-1. Behind Howe is Houston's Poul Popiel while No. 4 is Mark Howe. Coming in to stop Howe is Wayne Dillon (18) and Bob Leduc (19) of Toros.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0055801F

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