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The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
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