Gordie Howe Quotes, Thoughts and images

Hockey was my life. I loved every minute of it.

I always tried to play with respect for the game and the fans.

You have to have a strong work ethic if you want to be successful.

I always tried to play with heart and passion.

You can't be afraid to take risks if you want to be successful.

I always tried to be a student of the game and learn from my mistakes.

I always tried to be a positive influence on my teammates.

You have to be mentally tough to play hockey. It's a game of highs and lows.

I always tried to be respectful to my opponents and play the game the right way.

I never gave up on my dreams, no matter how hard things got.

I always tried to have fun and enjoy the game.

The best way to achieve your goals is to work hard and never give up.

I always tried to be a role model for young players.

I always tried to stay humble and never let my success go to my head

You have to have a passion for what you do in order to be successful.

I never played for money. I played because I loved the game

I always tried to be a leader on and off the ice.

Hockey's a tough game. You have to be mentally and physically tough to succeed.

I never stopped trying to improve and get better.

I always wanted to be remembered as a good teammate and a good person.

You can't always control what happens to you, but you can control how you react to it.

I think the biggest key to success is hard work and dedication.

I always tried to be a team player and do whatever it took to help my team win.

I never thought of myself as being great. I just tried to be the best I could be.

I loved the game and always tried to play with passion and intensity

You can't let your failures define you. You have to learn from them and move on.

I never really cared about records. I just wanted to win.

I never took anything for granted. I was always willing to work hard and do whatever it took to be successful.

You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try.

Hockey's a funny game. You have to prove yourself every shift, every game. It's not up to anybody else. You have to take pride in yourself.

I always said I wanted to be the best, not the highest paid.

When you're playing hockey, you can't think about anything else except what you're doing on the ice.

I attribute my success to my family, coaches, teammates and friends who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to prove myself.