Hockey Superstar Gordie Howe Dies at 88

Hockey star Gordie Howe, considered the greatest hockey player of all time by many of his fellow athletes, died Friday at age 88. His family says Howe simply died of "old age." He had been suffering from the effects of a stroke in 2014, as well as dementia. The Canadian-born Howe is known throughout the sport as "Mr. Hockey." He began his legendary career in 1946 and played professional hockey until 1980, when he was well into his 50s. He helped the Detroit Red...

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