Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8
Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. He debuted for the Blackhawks during the 1958-59 season and remained a fixture in their lineup until 1980. The Lady Bing is given out each season to the most gentlemanly player, and Mikita winning this award was quite the turnaround. A group of 21 players born on Aug. 8 has played in at least one NHL game. Other notable players born on this date include Cody Franson (35), Landon Ferraro (31), (28), and the late Greg Polis....
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Chicago, Stan Mikita, Chicago Blackhawks’, Blackhawks
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