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Gordie Howe through the years

March 29, 2013Updated May 18, 2015, 2:07 p.m. ET
Paralyzed on his right side by the stroke, the Detroit Red Wings legend improved after getting stem cell treatments.
Paralyzed on his right side by the stroke, the Detroit Red Wings legend improved after getting stem cell treatments.
David Stobbe, Reuters
Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe turned 87 on March 31 and has made a remarkable recovery from an October stroke.
Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe turned 87 on March 31 and has made a remarkable recovery from an October stroke.
March 22 Photo Courtesy Of Mark Howe
He attends a Feb. 6 dinner in his honor in his hometown on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
He attends a Feb. 6 dinner in his honor in his hometown on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
David Stobbe, Reuters
He was able to attend a dinner in his honor in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
He was able to attend a dinner in his honor in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
David Stobbe, Reuters
Ted Lindsay, left, Gordie Howe, right, and Sid Abel (not pictured) made up the famed Production Line in Detroit.
Ted Lindsay, left, Gordie Howe, right, and Sid Abel (not pictured) made up the famed Production Line in Detroit.
Detroit Free Press
After retiring, Gordie Howe made many appearances on and off the ice to support the sport. Here, he and Bobby Orr get tangled up during Masters of Hockey game on Feb. 4, 1983, in Boston Garden.
After retiring, Gordie Howe made many appearances on and off the ice to support the sport. Here, he and Bobby Orr get tangled up during Masters of Hockey game on Feb. 4, 1983, in Boston Garden.
Peter Southwick, AP
Luke Didanieli, 4, of Oshawa, Ontario, gets an autograph from Gordie Howe during an NHL alumni hockey game in 1997.
Luke Didanieli, 4, of Oshawa, Ontario, gets an autograph from Gordie Howe during an NHL alumni hockey game in 1997.
Mike Groll, AP
Gordie Howe joins former Red Wings greats Alex Delvecchio, Ted Lindsay, Dennis Hextall in carrying Detroit's 2007-08 Stanley Cup banner before Detroit's season opener.
Gordie Howe joins former Red Wings greats Alex Delvecchio, Ted Lindsay, Dennis Hextall in carrying Detroit's 2007-08 Stanley Cup banner before Detroit's season opener.
Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
Former NHL hockey player Gordie Howe signs an autograph for Raylene Rhynes of Mansfield, Texas, during the 2007 NHL All-Star Trading Card and Memorabilia Show in Dallas.
Former NHL hockey player Gordie Howe signs an autograph for Raylene Rhynes of Mansfield, Texas, during the 2007 NHL All-Star Trading Card and Memorabilia Show in Dallas.
Ronald Martinez, Getty Images
Gordie Howe greets Eastern Conference All-Star Martin St. Louis in the locker room during the 2008 NHL All-Star weekend in Atlanta.
Gordie Howe greets Eastern Conference All-Star Martin St. Louis in the locker room during the 2008 NHL All-Star weekend in Atlanta.
Bruce Bennett, Getty Images
Gordie Howe, center, signs autographs for fans while taking part in the Pro AM for Alzheimer's charity fundraiser in Toronto in 2011 to honor Colleen's memory.
Gordie Howe, center, signs autographs for fans while taking part in the Pro AM for Alzheimer's charity fundraiser in Toronto in 2011 to honor Colleen's memory.
Nathan Denette, AP
Gordie and Mark Howe show off their Hall of Fame rings during the induction ceremony in Toronto.
Gordie and Mark Howe show off their Hall of Fame rings during the induction ceremony in Toronto.
Bruce Bennett, Getty Images
Howe, right, poses with his son Marty during the NHL Fan Fair at the Ottawa Convention Centre on Jan. 27, 2012.
Howe, right, poses with his son Marty during the NHL Fan Fair at the Ottawa Convention Centre on Jan. 27, 2012.
Bruce Bennett, Getty Images
Canadian singer Michael Buble, right, sings "Happy Birthday" to Gordie Howe during an 85th birthday ceremony at a Vancouver Giants game. Howe is minority owner of the team. On his March 31 birthday, he'll attend a Red Wings game and celebrate with 30 friends and family at a private dinner.
Canadian singer Michael Buble, right, sings "Happy Birthday" to Gordie Howe during an 85th birthday ceremony at a Vancouver Giants game. Howe is minority owner of the team. On his March 31 birthday, he'll attend a Red Wings game and celebrate with 30 friends and family at a private dinner.
Darryl Dyck, AP
Gordie Howe dropped the puck for the ceremonial faceoff for the outdoor alumni game at Comerica Park in December 2013.
Gordie Howe dropped the puck for the ceremonial faceoff for the outdoor alumni game at Comerica Park in December 2013.
Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press
Toronto's Wendel Clark and Detroit's Steve Yzerman greet Gordie Howe.
Toronto's Wendel Clark and Detroit's Steve Yzerman greet Gordie Howe.
Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press
Brendan Shanahan talks to Gordie Howe after the puck drop.
Brendan Shanahan talks to Gordie Howe after the puck drop.
Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press
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