Forever a Blackhawk

by Stan Mikita, Bob Verdi

Overview

Few athletes in the grand history of Chicago sports have ever been as beloved as the Chicago Blackhawks' Stan Mikita. One of the most popular players of his or any era, Mikita thrilled fans with his unique combination of speed, skill and grace. Forever a Blackhawk is amust-have keepsake for Blackhawk fans of all ages and a rare opportunity to celebrate the life of one of Chicago's favorite sons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600786143
Publisher:	Triumph Books
Publication date:	10/01/2011
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Stan Mikita is one of the greatest centers in the history of hockey. During his illustrious 22 year Chicago Blackhawks career, he set franchise records for games played, assists, and points, and led the 1960–1961 squad to the Stanley Cup. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Bob Verdi is the Chicago Blackhawks' team historian and has covered sports for five decades, including more than 40 years as a columnist and contributor for the Chicago Tribune.

Editorial Reviews

Stan Mikita was not your average hockey player. For one thing, he born in the Slovak Republic and starred in the NFL during a period when European players were rare. For another, this aggressive center was a noted bad boy who one day resolved to play clean and became famous for doing so. Mikita played his entire career (1956-1980) with the Chicago Blackhawks, racking up numerous awards and starring on one Stanley Cup winning team. Like its author, this illustrated autobiography pleases, refreshes, and confounds expectations.