Gordie Howe Quotes

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I never stopped trying to improve and get better.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I always tried to have fun and enjoy the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I always tried to play with heart and passion.

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

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

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