Images: Stan Mikita Through the Years
See images of Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita through the years. While leading the NHL in scoring various times, Mikita teamed with Bobby Hull for the Blackhawks' powerful offense of the 1960's
Stan Mikita (21) and Ed Lizenberger hoist the Stanley Cup during ceremonies to honor the Chicago Blackhawks' 1961 Stanley Cup Championship team before the Blackhawks game against the New York Islanders on Sunday, March 17, 1996. Representing the team are, counterclockwise from left, Bill Hay, Pierre Pilote, Ron Murphy, Tod Sloan, Earl Balfour, Chiko Maki, Ab McDonald, Elmer Vasko, and Al Arbour.
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Chicago Blackhawks hall of fame hockey star Stan Mikita tees off during a pro-am.
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Hockey Stan Mikita is announced during the Annual Chicago Blackhawks fan convention.
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Former Chicago Blackhawk star Stan Mikita high-fives fans as he comes down the red carpet during a ceremony prior to a home opener at the United Center in Chicago .
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Blackhawks great Stan Mikita shows off his Stanley Cup ring to fans while walking the red carpet prior to Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings.
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Stan Mikita walks the 39th Ryder Cup Gala red carpet at the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont .
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Stan Mikita and his wife walk the 39th Ryder Cup Gala red carpet at the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont .
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Blackhawks great Stan Mikita waves to the crowd during the inaugural Blackhawks convention in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Hall of Famers Bobby Hull, left, and Stan Mikita stand in front of their statues after their unveiling before the Chicago Blackhawks played the Colorado Avalanche in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. The statues stand in front of the United Center.
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Stan Mikita of the Chicago Blackhawks is seen in a posed action shot on October 17, 1961.
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Chicago Black Hawks center Stan Mikita (21) flips over after being checked along the boards by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ed Van Impe (2) in the first period of an NHL match in Philadelphia on Saturday, Dec. 22, 1973. Mikita was shaken up on the play but was able to stay in the game.
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Chicago Blackhawks greats (L to R)Stan Mikita (21) Bobby Hull , Tony Esposito and Denis Savard skate on the ice as part of the pre game ceremony before the Blackhawks home opener against the Colorado Avalanche in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.
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Former Chicago Blackhawk players, from left, Eric Nesterenko, Bill "Red" Hay, Stan Mikita and Glenn Hall sing the national anthem after being honored for the 50th anniversary of the 1961 Stanley Cup champions, before the Chicago Blackhawks beat the New York Islanders 5-0 in an NHL hockey game in Chicago on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011.
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Chicago Blackhawks greats Bobby Hull, left, and Stan Mikita wave to fans as they are introduced before an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago, Friday, March 7, 2008. The long-estranged Hall of Famers were named ambassadors to the team on Dec. 19, 2007, and were honored in front of a sold-out crowd.
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Keith Magnuson's funeral in 2003. Stan Mikita is consoled after the funeral.
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Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita talk about their return to the Blackhawks in 2008.
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Stan Mikita talks about his return to the Blackhawks along with Bobby Hull in 2008.
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Blackhawks great Stan Mikita in this undated photo.
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