What year was gordie howe number retired?

Answer 1

He actually wore #17 for the first part of his rookie year. He changed to #9 because the sleeping quarters on the trains were done by jersey number, starting with 1 in the front and continuing back. The beds in the front were nicer, so #9 became legendary because he wanted a better bed.

When he played for the Wings, he only wore one number (#9), and it has since been retired.

Answer 2

i am not verry sure but just hold on ilkl get my hockey boOK because im the bom with hockey ;) OK IT SAYS THEY NEVER FOUN D OUT BECAUSE HE NEVER CAME BACK BUT ON THE internet AND ON MY BOOK IT SAYS AROUND 1750s to 1900s :)