Gordie Howe's death transcends hockey as Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas took time to reminisce about Mr. Hockey. Growing up in Houston, Thomas told The Associated Press about how Howe's days playing for the World Hockey Association Houston Aeros drew him to the sport in the 1970s. At the time, Thomas said the Aeros were always the top sports story on local television, and much of that was because of Howe.
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