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Gordie Howe

DETROIT - Veteran
Gordie Howe of the Detroit
Red Wings has signed what he
says is his final two-year
contract with the national
hockey league team. The pact
reportedly is worth $200,000.

At formal signing
ceremonies Saturday, the
42-year-old Howe said it was
his last contract because he
feels he is pushing his luck by
playing at his age.

Although the amount of
Howe's salary was not
disclosed officially, General
Manager Sid Abel said
$200,000 wouldn't be an
overestimate.