NHLHockey Legend Stan Mikita Dies at Age 78SavePrintFormer Chicago Blackhawk Hall of Famer Stan Mikita watches the Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 1, 2009. Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesChris JasurekWriter8/8/2018|Updated: 8/8/2018Stan Mikita, of the Chicago Blackhawks, on Oct. 17, 1961. AP Photo/FileWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentChris JasurekWriterAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWhelen Wins Sebring 12 HoursApr 04, 2019World’s Fastest Sports Car Race at SebringMar 21, 2019Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing TeenJan 23, 2019Get Ready for the 2019 IMSA Rolex 24 at DaytonaJan 23, 2019