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Gordie Howe 1964 

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Gordie Howe on the cover of Sports Illustrated from March 3rd 1964

The 1963-64 Redwings finished 4th overall in the league with 71 points.  They defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4 games to 3 in the Stanley Cup Semi Final.  They would lose to the Toronto Maples, also 4 games to 3 in the Stanley Cup Final.

Gordie was second team all star right wing with 26 goals and 47 assist.  He finished 5th in scoring.

1963-1965 Norris Trophy Winner - Pierre Pilote

Pierre Pilote of the Chicago Blackhawks won 3 consecutive Norris Trophies as the Best NHL Defenseman from 1963 to 1965 and was team Captain from 1961-1968.  He also was runner up for the Norris trophy in 1962,1966 and 1967,

Pilote was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975 and in 1998 he was ranked #59  on the Hockey News list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players.