Mr. Hockey: The best photos from a legendary life

A man bigger than the game he perfected.

In the wake of Gordie Howe's death Friday, here are some of the most iconic pictures of the pride of Floral, Saskatchewan.

Gordie and Mark Howe, 1980

Two Howes in the Hall.

Howe with a 12-year-old Wayne Gretzky.

October 15, 1989 - Wayne Gretzky surpasses Gordie Howe's NHL scoring record of 1,850 career points. pic.twitter.com/cv2SmB9fP4

- Marc Strauch (@sportsonthemarc) October 16, 2014

1989 - Gretzky breaks Howe's scoring record.

Always loved this picture of Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr from 1970. Perfection. RIP. pic.twitter.com/NP8pIVfCMy

- aLex (@DreamofJanney) June 10, 2016

1970 - Gordie and Bobby.

Howe after becoming second player to score 500 goals - March 14, 1962.

Watching his famous No. 9 rise to the rafters.

Lifetime Achievement Award - NHL Awards, June 2008

Howe and Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg - March 2016

RT @willesonsports: Gordie Howe and Pat Quinn at the Vancouver Giants presser today. Take a good look. Two legends pic.twitter.com/PZkhplPhIt

- TSN Radio Vancouver (@TSN1040) November 14, 2013

Howe and the late Pat Quinn - 2013

Gordie with 1,071 pucks, one for every goal in his pro career. pic.twitter.com/6ihoSrjhP6

- Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 10, 2016

Gordie used to participate in Detroit Tigers practices. The manager said he was good enough to join the team. pic.twitter.com/avJr1WYeB0

- Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 10, 2016

Howe taking batting practice with the Detroit Tigers.

Facing off with the "Golden Jet," Bobby Hull.

Howe's final postgame interview - April 11, 1980

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