1980 Jan 6 — Gordie Howe 1st Game vs. Detroit Red Wings — Hartford Whalers — PSA 2 — TICKET STUB

A memorable connection between Gordie Howe's Detroit legacy and his final NHL season: this January 6, 1980 ticket stub documents the Hartford Whalers hosting the Detroit Red Wings at Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. PSA labels the event as Howe's first game against the Red Wings and records a 2–1 Detroit win. Issued during Hartford's inaugural NHL season, the stub represents a distinctive chapter in Howe's extraordinary career.