Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Before he was "Mr. Hockey," Gordie Howe was just a 4-year-old who stumbled into the sport by accident. In this classic clip from Greatest Sports Legends, Howe sits down with MLB great Tom Seaver to discuss his early years on the ice, how he got his first pair of skates, and the beginning of a legendary career that spanned over 30 seasons.

The episode was hosted By Tom Seaver, produced in 1978 for Season 5. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Greatest Sports Legends for more exclusive interviews and historic moments from the world of sports.

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