Stanislav Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940), is a Slovak-born Canadian retired professional ice hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best centre of the 1960s.
Hart Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
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Born on the same day as Japanese baseball home run king Sadaharu Oh.
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Popularizer of the hockey helmet after suffering a concussion.
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Emigrated to Canada in 1948 as an eight-year-old with his aunt and uncle.
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Art Ross Trophy (1964, 1965, 1967, 1968). First All-Star Team Centre (1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968). Hart Memorial Trophy (1967, 1968). Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1967, 1968). Lester Patrick Trophy (1976). Second All-Star Team Centre (1965, 1970).
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, 1983.
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Played for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL (1958-1980).