Storify: Celebrating 87 years of Gordie Howe

Story Highlights

• Gordie Howe turns 87 and the internet cares!

It’s been a rocky few months for fans of Mr. Hockey. First there was news of a serious stroke that Gordie Howe probably would not survive. Then, not long after that, the world awoke to an astonishing update that he was not only alive, but walking and talking. Not quite back to himself, but Howe has undergone a remarkable recovery. Read all about it and get a glimpse into why it all matters.