Chelios Makes Longevity Mark Tonight

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios is scheduled to become the second-oldest player in National Hockey League history tonight when the Red Wings host the Colorado Avalanche.

At 45 years, 348 days, Chelios would be one day older than Moe Roberts, a former NHL goaltender.

Here's the oldest players in NHL history:

Gordie Howe 52 years, 6 days
Chris Chelios 45 years, 348 days
Moe Roberts 45 years, 347 days
Johnny Bower 45 years, 32 days
Gump Worsley 44 years, 323 days

Now you've undoubtedly heard of Howe, and Bower, and Worsley, but who is this Moe Roberts character anyways? Find out here.