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Which league did Gordie join to play with his sons?

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The WHA, short for World Hockey Association, was a professional ice hockey league that operated from 1972 to 1979. Gordie Howe joined the WHA in 1973, at the age of 45, to play alongside his sons Mark and Marty for the Houston Aeros. The WHA was a rival league to the National Hockey League (NHL) and was known for its high-scoring games and innovative rule changes.
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