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Remembering Gordie Howe, 'Mr. Hockey'

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(L-R) 2011 Hall of Fame inductee Mark Howe poses along with his father Gordie Howe during a photo opportunity at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 14, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
(L-R) 2011 Hall of Fame inductee Mark Howe poses along with his father Gordie Howe during a photo opportunity at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 14, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

As boxing great Muhammad Ali is laid to rest today, we've learned of the death of another sports legend. Gordie Howe was 88. Howe played pro hockey longer than other player and he remains "Mr. Hockey" to a generation of fans. Steve Carmody from Here & Now contributor Michigan Radio has more.

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Steve Carmody, reporter, producer, Michigan Radio. He tweets @scarmody.

This segment aired on June 10, 2016.

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