Which professional ice hockey player was the first to compete in six different decades?

Not only was he a great hockey player, but also a very nice man, signing autographs and very generous leaving great tips to those who served him.

Cupidschild, He was a very nice man, and very humble. He really earned the name " Mr. Hockey"

Mr hockey greatest of all time

What is a Gordie Howe hat trick? A goal, an assist and a fight.

he was the best hockey player Detroit ever had!

I carried his autograph for about 20 years until I lost my wallet. He was awesome

The guy lived to be 88, surely he could have been brought back at 79, pay him to appear so he is a pro, and watch the millions tuned in to see him skate around. I'd pay.

I like how the new Detroit-Windsor bridge will be named after him. A Canadian player who is best known for his career with Detroit's team.

Plus, there will now be a bridge named after him.

Cupidschild, He was the consummate athlete. A lion on the ice and a lamb once the skates were off.

FJIV, I can't see the post from Panhandleguy, but based on your statement it looks like he mentioned that Howe played with his sons Mark & Marty for Hartford of the WHA.

Finally! A question we Canadians can answer!

Think l saw it on the Simpsons.

Not being "into" hockey I didn't know this one but got it right using majority opinion so my thanks to all you hockey fans out there. I do know that hockey is a demanding sport so he sounds like an amazing guy to be able to play professionally in his 70's!

Player #21198453, not necessarily. its a Hockey fan question. there are hockey fans elsewhere. I never get the questions for south America, or Asia... geez.. if you want better questions, send them in!!

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that years ago while on duty as a security guard posted in a mall food court I played some celeb favoritism re. to the Howes. Gordie&Mrs. Howe were lunching with their son & wife. Gordie in his arms a cute little Yorkie who the info ladies wanted me to remind him of no dogs as I replied, " U tell Mr. Hockey his dog must go." Besides they were on the way out&no I didn't get in any trouble either.

He WAS the GREATEST hockey player of all time!

Jew for Yeshua, the question asked who played in 6 decades.

NeedyAristocrat10057, I was about to complain the same thing, but I have previously answered pretty insular questions about the UK, so I think there is a balance....

PanhandleGuy, I got to see them play together as well, when they played for the Hartford Whalers. Got a puck from Mark Howe

That was eeeasy--for me, anyways being a Canuckski...

PanhandleGuy, saw him with Aeros as well

faithfulservent, Too bad.

Not really a 'global' question.