Stan Mikita
Slovak-born Canadian ice hockey player
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Summary
Stan Mikita was born on May 20, 1940[1], in Sokolče[2]. He died on August 7, 2018[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as an ice hockey player[5] and athlete[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,456 views/month, #6,874 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bronswood Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Slovakia[9], Czechoslovakia[10], Canada[11]
- Field of work: ice hockey[12]
- Award received: Stanley Cup[13], Hart Memorial Trophy[14], Art Ross Trophy[15], Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[16], Canada's Sports Hall of Fame[17], Hockey Hall of Fame[18], Grand Officer of the Order of the White Double Cross[19], Lester Patrick Trophy[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of sports team: Chicago Blackhawks[22]
- League or competition: National Hockey League[23]
- Commons category: Stan Mikita[24]
- Position played on team / speciality: centre[25]
- Shooting handedness: right-handed shot[26]
- Sport: ice hockey[27]
- Family name: Mikita[28]
- Given name: Stan[29], Stanislav[30]
- Described by source: Stan Mikita, 78, Dies; Hockey Hall of Famer Lifted Blackhawks[31]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 1396[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Slovak[33], English[34]
- Birth name: Stanislav Guoth[35]
- Country for sport: Canada[36]
- Height: 175 cm[37]
- Mass: 169 pounds[38]
- Total goals in career: 541[39]
- Total shots in career: 4482[40]
- Total points in career: 1467[41]
- Total assists in career: 926[42]
- Penalty minutes in career: 1264[43]
Why It Matters
Stan Mikita has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Stan Mikita born?
Stan Mikita's place of birth was Sokolče[2].
Where did Stan Mikita die?
Stan Mikita died in Chicago[4].
What did Stan Mikita do for work?
Stan Mikita worked as an ice hockey player[5] and athlete[6].
What awards did Stan Mikita receive?
Honors received include Stanley Cup[13], Hart Memorial Trophy[14], and Art Ross Trophy[15].