Classic Photos of Stan Mikita

Stan Mikita poses for a photo circa 1963.

Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita pose together after Hull scored his 200th career goal in the same game Mikita score his 100th career goal during the 1963-64 season.

Stan Mikita celebrates after scoring a goal past Eddie Johnston during the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 23, 1964 at Boston Garden.

Tim Horton defends against Stan Mikita during the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Toronto Maple Leafs circa 1965.

Stan Mikita shoots the puck during the Chicago Blackhawks game against the New York Rangers on Jan. 8, 1966 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Stan Mikita appears on the Jan. 31, 1966 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Stan Mikita uses a hockey stick to serve up a piece of birthday cake to teammate Bobby Hull during a small celebration for Hull's 28th birthday, one day late, on Jan. 4, 1967 at Chicago Stadium.

Stan Mikita looks on from the bench during the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 25, 1967 at Chicago Stadium.

Stan Mikita, Kenny Wharram and Doug Mohns appear on the March 20, 1967 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Stan Mikita poses with four pucks after his four goal game in the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 6, 1967 at Chicago Stadium.

Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, tied for the NHL scoring lead midway through the season with 48 points each, appear to be settling their friendly battle by arm wrestling prior to the Chicago Blackhawks game against the New York Rangers on Jan. 10, 1968 at Chicago Stadium.

Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito and Stan Mikita, rest after a light workout on May 3, 1971 at Chicago Stadium.

Stan Mikita sticks his tongue out as he walks out to play in the Chicago Blackhawks game against the New York Islanders on Dec. 21, 1974 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.

Bobby Orr, Stan Mikita and coach Bill White pose together before the Chicago Blackhawks game against the New York Islanders on Jan. 12, 1977 at Chicago Stadium.

Stan Mikita acknowledges the crowd during a pre-game ceremony honoring Mikita and Bobby Hull before the Chicago Blackhawks game against the San Jose Sharks on March 7, 2008 at the United Center in Chicago.

Stan Mikita is greeted by fans after arriving for the Chicago Blackhawks home opener against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 13, 2008 at the United Center in Chicago.

Stan Mikita smiles while attending the Chicago Blackhawks home opener against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 13, 2008 at the United Center in Chicago.

Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull skate together while lined up with the Chicago Blackhawks Legends team prior to the Blackhawks home opener against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 10, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago.

Stan Mikita stands in front of his statue after the unveiling of statues honoring Mikita and Bobby Hull prior to the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 22, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago.

Bobby Hull, Michael Jordan and Stan Mikita pose together in their suite during Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and Phoenix Coyotes on April 23, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago.

Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, and Stan Mikita pose together in their suite during the Chicago Blackhawks Stadium Series game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1, 2014 at Soldier Field in Chicago.