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Gordie Howe of Houston Aeros holds Toronto Toros' Rick Cunningham against boards in WHA action at Varsity Arena last night. Howe was off form in a 5-2(...)
Gordie Howe of Houston Aeros holds Toronto Toros' Rick Cunningham against boards in WHA action at Varsity Arena last night. Howe was off form in a 5-2(...)

Gordie Howe of Houston Aeros holds Toronto Toros' Rick Cunningham against boards in WHA action at Varsity Arena last night. Howe was off form in a 5-2(...)

Date12/2/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gordie Howe of Houston Aeros holds Toronto Toros' Rick Cunningham against boards in WHA action at Varsity Arena last night. Howe was off form in a 5-2 loss as the 45-year-old star had played three games in three nights.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0055802F
A Sure Goal? That would appear to be the case as Minnesota Saints' Paul Holmgren (24) has puck right in Toros' goal crease in last night's WHA game at(...)
A Sure Goal? That would appear to be the case as Minnesota Saints' Paul Holmgren (24) has puck right in Toros' goal crease in last night's WHA game at(...)
12/9/1975
Big M stopped: Frank Mahovlich of Toronto Toros is pushed against boards by defenceman Brent Hughes of San Diego Mariners during World Hockey Association game at the Gardens last night
Big M stopped: Frank Mahovlich of Toronto Toros is pushed against boards by defenceman Brent Hughes of San Diego Mariners during World Hockey Association game at the Gardens last night
2/20/1976
Main event? Toronto Toros' Jim Dorey and Gordie Gallant ( 16), one of Quebec Nordiques' tough guys, wrestle during last night's 4-3 overtime win for Q(...)
Main event? Toronto Toros' Jim Dorey and Gordie Gallant ( 16), one of Quebec Nordiques' tough guys, wrestle during last night's 4-3 overtime win for Q(...)
3/20/1976
Gilles Gratton, making one of his patented brilliant stops, will likely be in nets for Toronto Toros in opener of WHA semi-final series at Gardens tonight
Gilles Gratton, making one of his patented brilliant stops, will likely be in nets for Toronto Toros in opener of WHA semi-final series at Gardens tonight
4/15/1974
Howe blast. Mark Howe (5) of Hartford Whalers watches puck just shot by his father, Gordie (behind Mark) on its way into the Toronto net in National H(...)
Howe blast. Mark Howe (5) of Hartford Whalers watches puck just shot by his father, Gordie (behind Mark) on its way into the Toronto net in National H(...)
10/31/1979
Gordie howe and boom boom Geoffrion, inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in ceremonies last night, take time out to chat with Boston Bruins stars Bobby(...)
Gordie howe and boom boom Geoffrion, inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in ceremonies last night, take time out to chat with Boston Bruins stars Bobby(...)
8/24/1972
Another milestone: Gordie Howe: who passed a lot of milestones in his NHL career: was the initial receiver of the Milestone Award at the Hall of Fame dinner last night
Another milestone: Gordie Howe: who passed a lot of milestones in his NHL career: was the initial receiver of the Milestone Award at the Hall of Fame dinner last night
9/8/1982
In oils and actuality. Detroit Red Wings' great Gordie Howe admires painting of himself in action: presented in honor of his 600th NHL goal by Will Kl(...)
In oils and actuality. Detroit Red Wings' great Gordie Howe admires painting of himself in action: presented in honor of his 600th NHL goal by Will Kl(...)
12/6/1965
Opps! Toronto Toros' defenceman Mike Amodeo (5) spilled Rich Morris (10) of Chicago Cougars during last night's World Hockey Association semi-final ga(...)
Opps! Toronto Toros' defenceman Mike Amodeo (5) spilled Rich Morris (10) of Chicago Cougars during last night's World Hockey Association semi-final ga(...)
4/19/1974
He's a winner: and Howe: The legend: Gordie Howe: picked up his share of hardware at the Hockey News luncheon: winning the King Clancy award
He's a winner: and Howe: The legend: Gordie Howe: picked up his share of hardware at the Hockey News luncheon: winning the King Clancy award
6/7/1990
The downside: Luc Fillatrault of the Trois-Rivleres Patriotes finds himself in an awkward position along the boards after contact with Brandon's Reg Spence yesterday in hockey final at Varsity Arena
The downside: Luc Fillatrault of the Trois-Rivleres Patriotes finds himself in an awkward position along the boards after contact with Brandon's Reg Spence yesterday in hockey final at Varsity Arena
1/5/1992
Off To Fine Start: Sprawled on his knees, Frank Mahovlich (27) looks at second of three goals he fired for Toronto Toros in World Hockey Association Opener at the Gardens last night
Off To Fine Start: Sprawled on his knees, Frank Mahovlich (27) looks at second of three goals he fired for Toronto Toros in World Hockey Association Opener at the Gardens last night
10/15/1974