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Who Is the Gordie Howe of Soccer?

Who Is the Gordie Howe of Soccer?

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Ryan O'Hanlon
Oct 22, 2021
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Who Is the Gordie Howe of Soccer?
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The “Gordie Howe hat trick” is a misnomer. It’s named after the guy they called “Mr. Hockey”, who led the NHL in both all-time goals and assists when he retired in 1980. To earn one of those “Mister [Sport You Play]” monikers you have to both embody the core ethos of your craft and excel in a way that few others have.…

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