Gordie Howe (1928-2016)

Unfortunately we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met. (1/2)

— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) June 10, 2016

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)

— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) June 10, 2016

Catastrophic loss today with the news of Gordie Howe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family today. Sad, sad day.

— Brian Burke (@Burkie2020) June 10, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family as Gordie Howe passes away at the age of 88. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/i9KRzXRgwV

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 10, 2016

Hockey legend Gordie Howe played 1767 @NHL games. #MrHockey dead at 88. #RIPGordieHowe pic.twitter.com/CIYzb7UIf9

— BostonAttitude (@BostonAttitude) June 10, 2016

A few of our favourite Gordie Howe photos: https://t.co/0zLzKw523l #9RIP pic.twitter.com/rnW30YIkxk

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 10, 2016

Growing up as a hockey player, meeting Gordie Howe was one of the coolest moments of my childhood.
He is a legend.
Rest in peace Gordie.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 10, 2016

The game sheets from the first "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" on October 11, 1953. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/QyYed9HESx

— NHL (@NHL) June 10, 2016

Gordie Howe, Ali, Prince, Garry Shandling...... is it 2017 yet? I'm all set with this year, thanks.

— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) June 10, 2016

Muhammad Ali and Gordie Howe with Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Cousy in 1992. #legends https://t.co/1Lw41h9KSC pic.twitter.com/7Qt4bCmd8g

— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) June 10, 2016

There will never be another one like Gordie Howe. -bm #RIPMrHockey pic.twitter.com/lgvsCmAPb3

— Oilersnation.com (@OilersNation) June 10, 2016

When I first covered #RedWings, saw Gordie Howe in locker room. Would tease "no girls allowed" Said with biggest smile & little nudge. #9RIP

— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) June 10, 2016

Gordie Howe scored 189 goals AFTER being inducted into the Hall of Fame. (1972)

— Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst) June 10, 2016

Just like nobody wears 99 in the NHL or 42 in MLB, number 9 should never be worn again in the NHL in honor of Gordie Howe.

— Paul Hamilton (@pham1717) June 10, 2016

RIP #MrHockey. In the few interactions I had with him, Gordie Howe was warm, kind and classy. My condolences to his family and @NHL nation.

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 10, 2016

We will miss you, Mr. Hockey. Sad to learn of the death of Gordie Howe, a true Canadian hero. #MrHockey pic.twitter.com/6Ky6zcKhFj

— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) June 10, 2016

Heard about his famous elbows all my life from Grandpa who skated against him. Gordie Howe was inspirational on & off the ice RIP Mr. Hockey

— Ryan Miller (@RyanMiller3039) June 10, 2016

Gordie Howe was an inspiration to me, both on & off the ice. Thank you, Gordie, for setting the benchmark. #MrHockey pic.twitter.com/h04HgUNvFg

— Justin Abdelkader (@justinabss) June 10, 2016