45 Quotes by Gordie Howe

You’ve got to love what you’re doing. If you love it, you can overcome any handicap, or the soreness, or all the aches and pains and continue to play for a long, long time.

You've got to love what you're doing. If you love it, you can overcome any handicap or the soreness or all the aches and pains, and continue to play for a long, long time.

It's been said that, while growing up, I ate meals with my skates on. It's true.

I like to think that I'm a family man first and a professional athlete second.

That was Dad. Don't take any dirt from anybody.

It's not easy to retire. No one teaches you how. I found that out when I tried it the first time. I'm not a quitter.

You should hold the top hand on the stick like you would hold a hammer when you're driving a nail. You have the most leverage, and you won't get your wrist broken.

I still believe it is important that children have a chance to play other sports because they all offer learning experiences. Soccer is a growing sport and would be a good complement to hockey.

I would say it is important to have a good education, as hockey is a career that does not last many years, and you need to be prepared for this.