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Two of the greatest players to don the Indian Head sweater, Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita represent the rich on-ice tradition of the Chicago Blackhawks. Off the ice, nothing signifies the team's resurgence better than their return to the franchise as ambassadors, celebrated with the unveiling of their statues outside the United Center on October 22, 2011.
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Epic battles, fatal sacrifices, and highly improbable circumstances brought the Stanley Cup to Chicago twice during the 1930s. Long overlooked, the city's 1934 and 1938 championships evoked a sense of triumph and jubilation during the darkness and gloom of the Great Depression. By combining tales of old-time hockey with rare photos and broader elements of history, "Victory on Ice" recreates a near-century-old landscape, teleporting readers to a bygone...