Gordie Howe's family watched him suffer a stroke in 2014. On Monday night, the family watched Mr. Hockey celebrate his upcoming 88th birthday at Joe Louis Arena, in front of a sold out Red Wings crowd.
 
    
        Gordie Howe's family watched him suffer a stroke in 2014. On Monday night, the family watched Mr. Hockey celebrate his upcoming 88th birthday at Joe Louis Arena, in front of a sold out Red Wings crowd.
      
     
    
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