Former Blackhawk Ken Wharram dies at 83

Ken Wharram, who won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1961, has died.

He was 83.

The speedy winger recorded seven straight 20-goal seasons for the Black Hawks, and was twice named an NHL First-Team All-Star at right wing. He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, given to the player to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of play, in 1964. In that season, he scored 39 goals.

Wharram found his role with the Hawks when he was linked with Hall of Famers Stan Mikita and Ted Lindsay in the 1959-60 season. The trio formed the original ‘Scooter Line’ and after Lindsay retired, Ab McDonald took on the left wing role. The group led the…