category: ultra-rare (only 1 minted)
At Heart
At Heart celebrates two sides of hockey icon, Gordie Howe. The headstrong player, and the fun-loving person.
In this Rockwell-esque painting, Gordie Howe is depicted covered in sweat, and his sweater covered in blood, as he exits a game and shares a joyful moment with a young fan. The two characters mirror each other in posture and expression, drawing similarities between the young boy’s youthful enthusiasm for meeting the hockey star and Gordie Howe’s kid-at-heart mentality and love for the game of hockey.
Additional Inclusions:
In addition to winning this NFT, the highest bidder of this auction will receive the following:
- an 8x11 paper sketch done by Gordie in which it is also personally signed (will be mailed) - see below to view the sketch
- an NFT of the sketch listed above (only 1 minted)
- a Zoom video conference with Mark and Marty Howe (to be arranged after winning bidder is determined)
Must be holding this NFT on Blockparty to verify ownership on November 1, 2021 to redeem this offer; offer only redeemable once
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Sketch done by Gordie
In celebration of art and meaningful stories, we are including this personal sketch drawn by Gordie (and also signed) with the "At Heart" NFT. Furthermore, we are minting this piece as its own NFT to include as well.
category: ultra-rare (only 1 minted)
Gordie "Pow!"
"It's better to give than to receive."
- Gordie Howe
With playful colors and a comic-inspired style, a smiling Gordie Howe uses one of his infamous elbows on Maurice “Rocket” Richard. Contrary to popular belief, there was no bad blood between the two players. That myth began when Howe hit Richard coming across the line, and according to Howe, “he spun like a rocket and fell down.” Howe went on to explain, “He wasn’t hurt that much and I started to laugh. But the laughter stopped when there were eight guys on me.”
Additional Inclusions:
In addition to winning this NFT, the highest bidder of this auction will receive:
- a game-used pair of Gordie's elbow pads. These game-used elbow pads are currently in the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 9 & 99 Exhibit. The elbow pads will be delivered to the winning bidder once the exhibit is over. (Expected date: Fall of 2022)
Must be holding this NFT on Blockparty to verify ownership in the Fall of 2022 (when HHOF exhibit is over) to redeem this offer; offer only redeemable once
NOTE: this piece also features animation which can seen in the marketplace
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Game used elbow pads included with gordie "pow!" NFT
category: ultra-rare (only 1 minted)
1,071 Pucks
In this artwork, we remember Gordie Howe not for his tough reputation, but his historically elite ability to score.
This pointilism-inspired piece is composed of 1,071 individual small paintings of pucks on top of a hockey rink. The pucks flow out of the net to create the likeness of Howe on this ice.
Additional Inclusions:
In addition to winning this NFT, the highest bidder of this auction will receive:
- a signed 1970s Northland hockey stick (L/E only 50 signed and numbered) and a signed Red Wings hockey puck.
Must be holding this NFT on Blockparty to verify ownership on November 1, 2021 to redeem this offer; offer only redeemable once
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category: rare (9 minted)
Endure
With legendary endurance, Gordie Howe withstood pain and injuries to thrive for five decades of professional hockey.
In the artwork Endure, Howe’s remarkable toughness is placed on a pedestal by depicting a weathered statue of him standing strong against a vast blue sky background. While the towering statue has several chips and cracks in its marble, the figure of Gordie Howe remains sturdy on its base, and his grin remains perfectly intact.
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category: rare (9 minted)
9
9 reveals the story behind Gordie Howe’s reason to sport his famous number.
Originally wearing number 17 as a Red Wings rookie, Howe switched to 9 after it became available because, in his words, it meant he “got a better night’s sleep.” In 1947, the team traveled by train, and players with lower numbers got lower berths. Number 9 allowed Howe to rest in a lower bed and avoid the climb into an upper bunk.
This piece features a 1940-style locomotive traveling at night, charging head-on through a glowing cloud of smoke. The number 9, along with Howe’s iconic three-line signature, is painted squarely on the front of the oncoming train. With dramatic lighting and coloring, the work exudes power and intimidation reminiscent of Howe’s presence on the ice.
NOTE: this piece also features animation which can seen in the marketplace
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category: rare (9 minted)
Hockey Dad
This piece gives a sincere glimpse into the authentic life of Gordie Howe, the hockey dad.
Long before the three Howes played together for the Houston Aeros, Gordie Howe did what many other parents have done, selflessly supported his children and helped them suit up for life.
This work shows Howe walking with his young sons, Mark and Marty. He holds their hands, guiding them forward. Howe sports his iconic number 9, and his sons wear 3 and 4 - the numbers they'll eventually wear when they play on the same team as their dad.
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category: limited (50 minted)
Gordie Howe Hat Trick
In the action-packed triptych, Gordie Howe Hat Trick, the perspective takes you to the ice to marvel at the unique skill set of a hockey legend.
Each frame shows Gordie Howe masterfully accomplishing the three in-game feats that would eventually inspire a new variation of the hockey hat trick. The Gordie Howe Hat Trick: An assist, a goal and a fight in one game. In 1953, Howe accomplished his first hat trick of this variety against the Toronto Maple Leafs, assisting on the first goal of the game, adding his own goal, then fighting with Fern Flaman.
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category: limited (50 minted)
The Hall
This piece imagines an intimate moment between Gordie and Mark Howe, moments after Mark's heartfelt Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech, in which he wore Gordie's number 9 jersey for the first time.
The work shows a relaxed father and son talking in the hallway of a home. Family photos hang on the walls, showing this is truly a family accomplishment.
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category: limited (50 minted)
The Parade
The Parade gives a nod to one of Howe family’s favorite films, Ferris Bueller’s Day off—in which Ferris’ buddy Cameron sports a Gordie Howe jersey for nearly the whole movie.
Depicted in this painting is an aerial view of an automobile inspired by the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider. The sleek, red convertible carries Howe along a parade route through swirling confetti, reminiscent of a hometown parade thrown for Gordie Howe and his family in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1966.
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GIFT TO THE NHLAA (NOT AVAILABLE IN AUCTION; only 1 minted)
The Beginning
This captures the profound moment a young Gordie Howe first laced up a skate. That singular moment changed the course of hockey history.
Built on an angular composition building from a dramatic view of the skate, we see a young boy filled with wonder and excitement. A sack of items lays in the background and a dime sits on the chair next to the boy, representing the dime he would eventually borrow from his mother to pay his sister for the second skate.
The lighting in this piece illuminates the skate, symbolizing the bright future ahead of him.
This is a gift from the Howe Foundation to the NHLAA. The Howe family appreciates all that the NHLAA is doing for former players and their families. This is a small token of our appreciation.
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Thank You!!!!!
We would like to publicly recognize and thank both artist Matt Zelley and Telemetry Agency. it's been an incredible team effort and an absolute pleasure working with everyone on this meaningful project.
"Zelley", you are an incredible artist and we are truly appreciative of the amount of time and effort you put into your work. Your vision, attention to detail and genuine interest in this was evident from the start.
We encourage everyone to check out Zelley's website HERE.
We also want to thank Craig Daitch and Kaitlin Jarvis at Telemetry Agency. Your true desire to make this project a success and leading many meaningful initiatives will certainly not be forgotten.
All can learn more about Telemetry Agency on their website HERE.
Howe Foundation
If you would like to learn more about the Howe Foundation, please click on the link below.