Katherine Howe
CanadaunknownFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Katherine Howe was the mother of legendary hockey player Gordie Howe, known for her resourcefulness during the Great Depression; she traded a few coins for an old pair of skates, which sparked her son's illustrious career in hockey.
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Katherine Howe gave a few coins to a neighbor in exchange for a gunny sack containing skates.
Now off the air, Hockey Night in Canada’s demise is a sign of changing timesThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-06-20
Canada· 2026-06-20
