March 6, 2012: Gordie Howe comes out to celebrate his son, Mark Howe(not pictured), number being retired by the Philadelphia Flyers prior to the NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and

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March 6, 2012: Former Philadelphia Flyers Mark Howe (2) and family watch as they raise the banner of his number being retired prior to the NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings

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March 6, 2012: Former Philadelphia Flyers Mark Howe (2) and family watch as they raise the banner of his number being retired prior to the NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings

March 6, 2012: Former Philadelphia Flyers Mark Howe (2) and family watch as they raise the banner of his number being retired prior to the NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings

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March 6, 2012: Former Philadelphia Flyers Mark Howe (2) and family watch as they raise the banner of his number being retired prior to the NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers at Well Fargo Center in Philadelphia