He died at age 88. — -- Gordie Howe never took anything for granted. Not his place in hockey history. Not his place on the Detroit Red Wings' roster. For 25 seasons, he was the face of the Red ...

DETROIT -- Gordie Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose blend of boundless talent and toughness made him the NHL's quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, has died.

NHL.com asked readers to their favorite Gordie Howe stories, memories and thoughts on the NHL Facebook page. Here are some of the posts we received. To post your own Gordie Howe memory, go "I was at ...

SAN JOSE-- Gordie Howe was one of the first people to wear a San Jose Sharks sweater. It was one day in an epic life, but it's important to remember now. Howe died Friday at age 88 during the Stanley ...