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Blackhawks legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Stan Mikita died Aug. 7 after a battle with Lewy Body dementia. He was 78.
Mikita spent his entire 22-season career with the Blackhawks and still holds franchise records for career points, assists and games played. His 541 goals are second in team history to teammate Bobby Hull.
Mikita won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer four times and Hart Trophy as league MVP twice.