Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gordie Howe
b. 1928
Photographed by Bill Rieske, June 1, 2017
1. Gordie Howe Marker
Known as Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe scored his first professional goal in his 1946 National Hockey League debut. Howe established the most records by any athlete in any sport, including 2,589 career points, 1,071 goals and 29 all-star appearances. He is the only player to play a professional sport in five different decades and was the first father to play on a major sports team with his son, playing with both Mark and Marty.
Howe helped lead the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup Championships. A member of 11 Halls of Fame, Howe is celebrated for his openness to fans and contributions to community, as well as his extraordinary play.
Note: Gordie Howe passed away on June 10, 2016 at age 88.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 42° 44.127′ N, 84° 33.135′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. It can be reached from North Washington Square, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 block of North Washington Square west side, Lansing MI 48933,
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Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eero Saarinen (here, next to this marker); Walter Reuther 1907-1970 (within shouting distance of this marker); Muzyad Yahkoob Danny Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Elijah McCoy 1843-1929 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Crapo Billy Durant 1861-1947 (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Louis Barrow (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonas Salk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lighthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.
More about this marker. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of 221 North Washington Square.
Also see . . . Gordie Howe, from Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 15, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan.)
Additional keywords. Detroit Red Wings NHL
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023
2. Gordie Howe Marker
The marker is embedded in the concrete sidewalk next to the orange sidewalk pavers.
Photographed by Ralston-Purina Company, circa 1964
3. Gordie Howe
Trading card photo of Gordie Howe as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. These cards were printed on the backs of Chex cereal boxes in the US and Canada from 1963 to 1965
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 1, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on June 8, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
