Overall I can fairly safely say Bobby Orr impressed me more than anybody with his tremendous talents. In Bobby's first N.H.L. game he layed the lumber to Gordie's head. Later Howe retalliated and wanted to let the kid know he wasn't washed up yet.
Gordie HoweIf Colleen Howe had been a hockey player, she would have been a centremen. I can see her as a centreman because you can do what you want and go wherever you want to go.
Gordie HoweI always tell kids, you have two eyes and one mouth. Keep two open and one closed. You never learn anything if you're the one talking.
Gordie Howe