Consider this as you think of Gordie Howe, as written by The Sporting News' Larry Wigge in 1994:
Gretzky was 2 years old in 1963 when Howe surpassed Maurice "Rocket" Richard's record of 544 goals. That Howe's name stood atop the NHL goal-scoring charts for more than 30 years makes Gretzky's accomplishment even more amazing. "He scored 85 more points one year than the next guy," Howe says. "I scored 85 one year and set a record."
"Ask me to name hockey's great goal-scorers and I'll name Gordie Howe, Phil Esposito and Rocket Richard," Gretzky said.