Oldest Living Hockey Hall Of Famers
Hockey is a sport that has been enjoyed by many for over a century. There are many great players who have played the game over the years and have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. In this article, we will take a look at the oldest living Hockey Hall of Famers.
Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe, often referred to as "Mr. Hockey," was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Hartford Whalers. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Howe was born on March 31, 1928, and is currently the oldest living Hockey Hall of Famer at 93 years old.
Johnny Bower
Johnny Bower was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1976. Bower was born on November 8, 1924, and passed away on December 26, 2017, at the age of 93.
Harry Howell
Harry Howell, a Canadian-born defenseman, played for the New York Rangers, Oakland Seals, California Golden Seals, and Los Angeles Kings. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. Howell was born on December 28, 1932, and passed away on March 9, 2019, at the age of 86.
Red Kelly
Red Kelly, a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach, played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969. Kelly was born on July 9, 1927, and passed away on May 2, 2019, at the age of 91.
Milt Schmidt
Milt Schmidt was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who played for the Boston Bruins. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. Schmidt was born on March 5, 1918, and passed away on January 4, 2017, at the age of 98.
Conclusion
Hockey has a rich history with many great players who have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. These five players are some of the oldest living Hall of Famers and have made significant contributions to the sport of hockey. While some have passed away, their legacies continue to live on in the hearts and minds of hockey fans around the world.
