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Harker

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5. My mother named me for one of Gordie Howe's teammates, despite being a Black Hawks fan.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:31 PM

Apr 1

I read his book "Mr. Hockey" despite my enduring distaste for The Detroit Red Wings, though, and enjoyed it.

I could've been little Bobby or Stan, but noooo.

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