Friday, June 10, 2016

The Latest: Thurman Thomas grew up a fan of Howe in Houston (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - This is a Nov. 1967, file photo showing Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gordie Howe. Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose boundless blend of talent and toughness made him the NHLs quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, has died. He was 88. (AP Photo/File)

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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