Syd Howe

Sydney Harris Howe (1911–1976) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent 17 seasons in the NHL from 1929–30 to 1945–46. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Howe played for the Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Quakers, Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Eagles, and Detroit Red Wings, with the Red Wings serving as his primary club and the setting for his greatest success. One of the leading scorers of his era, he won three Stanley Cup championships with Detroit. As a junior, he helped the Ottawa Gunners become the first Ottawa club to reach the Memorial Cup finals in 1928.