By Here are the 7 best Chicago Blackhawks you need to know:
1. Bobby Hull
Born: January 3rd, 1939
Died: January 30th, 2023 (aged 84)
Played for: Chicago Black Hawks; Winnipeg Jets; Hartford Whalers
Playing career: 1957–1980
Bobby was a Canadian pro ice hockey player who played in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1957 to 1980 for the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers. He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. Bobby Hull was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
2. Stan Mikita
Born: May 20th, 1940
Died: August 7th, 2018 (aged 78)
Position: Centre
Played for: Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career: 1958–1980
Stan Mikita was a pro ice hockey center who played his entire career in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks. Regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
3. Denis Savard
Born: February 4th, 1961 (age 62)
Position: Centre
Played for: Chicago Blackhawks; Montreal Canadiens; and Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career: 1980–1997
Denis Savard is a retired pro ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning from 1980 to 1997. Widely considered one of the greatest of all time, Savard was mentioned as one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players’ in history. He won a Stanley Cup in his stint with the Canadiens in 1993.
4. Tony Esposito
Born: April 23rd, 1943
Died: August 10th, 2021 (aged 78)
Position: Goaltender
Played for: Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career: 1967–1984
Tony Esposito played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL)– 15 seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks and one season for Montreal Canadiens. He was one of the players to develop the butterfly style. Esposito was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
5. Glenn Hall
Born: October 3rd, 1931 (age 91)
Position: Goaltender
Played for: Indianapolis Capitals (AHL); Detroit Red Wings; Chicago Black Hawks; and St. Louis Blues
Playing career: 1951–1971
Glenn Hall is widely known as the first goalie ever to bring in the effective use of the butterfly style. He is considered one of the greatest goaltenders of all time. Hall was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975. In 2017, Hall was also mentioned in the initial category of players to be pointed out as one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players’ in the league’s history.
6. Pierre Pilote
Born: December 11th, 1931
Died: September 9th, 2017 (aged 85)
Position: Defence
Played for: Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career: 1955–1969
Pierre Pilote was a Canadian pro ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. In his career with the Black Hawks, the team won a Stanley Cup in 1961. Pilote was also a three-time recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the finest defenceman in the league, an eight-time NHL All-Star, a five-time First All-Star team, and a three-time Second All-Star team. He was widely considered one of the finest defenders in the history of the league.
7. Steve Larmer
Born: June 16th, 1961 (age 61)
Position: Right Wing
Played for: Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers
Playing career: 1980–1995
Steve Larmer is a Canadian retired pro ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers from 1980 to 1995. Steve Lamer is the brother of Jeff Larmer. He won a Stanley Cup championship in his career stint with the NY Rangers in 1994.
