Q 01/05

What was Gordie Howe's famous nickname?

A) Mr. Hockey

B) The Big M

C) The Golden Jet

D) The Rocket

Answer · why

A) Mr. Hockey

Both Mr. Hockey and his wife's nickname, Mrs. Hockey, are registered trademarks.

Q 02/05

With which NHL team did Howe spend his first 25 seasons?

A) Chicago Black Hawks

B) Detroit Red Wings

C) New York Rangers

D) Toronto Maple Leafs

Answer · why

B) Detroit Red Wings

His 26th and final NHL season came with the Hartford Whalers in 1979-80.

Q 03/05

In which Canadian province was Gordie Howe born?

A) Alberta

B) Manitoba

C) Saskatchewan

D) Ontario

Answer · why

C) Saskatchewan

The family moved to Saskatoon when he was nine days old.

Q 04/05

Which jersey number did Howe wear for almost his entire career?

A) 7

B) 8

C) 4

D) 9

Answer · why

D) 9

He wore 17 as a rookie; he accepted the switch because number 9 came with a lower Pullman berth on train trips.

Q 05/05

Which perk persuaded Howe to accept the number 9 sweater in 1947?

A) A lower Pullman berth on road trips

B) A private hotel room on the road

C) First pick of the team's sticks

D) A higher salary and a signing bonus

Answer · why

A) A lower Pullman berth on road trips

The number had belonged to Roy Conacher, who left for Chicago.