Stan Mikita
Inducted:
1983
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
169 lb (77 kg; 12 st 1 lb)
Born:
May 20, 1940
Sokolče, Slovak Republic
Died:
August 7, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Stan Mikita was one of hockey’s most dynamic and consistent centers, playing his entire 22-season NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks. Born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Canada, he became a cornerstone of Chicago’s offense during the 1960s and 1970s. Mikita was known for his exceptional playmaking, scoring touch, and sportsmanship, often leading the league in assists and points. He helped guide the Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup championship, their first in 23 years.
Remarkably, Mikita combined skill with discipline, winning multiple Lady Byng Memorial Trophies while maintaining elite production. His durability and leadership made him a respected figure on and off the ice. By the time he retired in 1980, he ranked among the league’s all-time leaders in points and assists. Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in NHL history.
Mikita's Awards and Honors
- 4× Art Ross Trophy (NHL scoring leader)
- 2× Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP)
- 2× Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship)
- Stanley Cup Champion (1961)
- Chicago Blackhawks all-time leader in points at retirement
NHL Records
- First player in NHL history to win Hart, Art Ross, and Lady Byng in the same season (1967, 1968)
- Holds Chicago Blackhawks’ career records for points, assists, games played, and plus/minus
- Known for popularizing the curved stick blade
NHL Teams
Chicago Black Hawks (1958-1980)
National team:
Canada
Number Worn:
21
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
22 (1958–1980)
Games Played:
1,394
Goals:
541
Assists:
926
Points:
1,467
Penalty Minutes:
1,270
Playoff Games:
155
Goals:
59
Assists:
91
Points:
150
Penalty Minutes:
169