Alex Garcia, baiduhaiRetired players Stan Mikita, from left, Denis Savard and Bobby Hull share a laugh during the opening ceremonies of the Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago in 2013.
Armando L. Sanchez, baiduhaiPierre Pilote holds up Stan Mikita's shoe with his old jersey number during the Blackhawks Convention in 2014.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiStan Mikita talks to reporters about the death of Bill Wirtz, owner and president of the Blackhawks, in 2007.
Candice C. Cusic, baiduhaiBobby Hull, left, and Stan Mikita participate in a panel discussion during the inaugural Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago in 2007.
baiduhai historical photoStan Mikita during a game on April 4, 1973.
Timothy Hiatt, Getty ImagesStan and Jill Mikita attend the 39th Ryder Cup gala at Akoo Theatre at Rosemont on Sept. 26, 2012.
baiduhai historical photoBlackhawks player Stan Mikita.
Michael Fryer / baiduhaiFormer Blackhawks players pose with their retired jersey numbers on banners during a ceremony at the old Chicago Stadium before the start of the last regular season Hawks game there in 1994. Stan Mikita, from left, Glenn Hall, former GM Tommy Ivan, Bobby Hull, Hawks owner Bill Wirtz and Tony Esposito.
baiduhai historical photoStan Mikita raises his stick after scoring the third Blackhawks goal by driving the puck past Detroit's Roger Crozier in the third period on April 13, 1965, during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
baiduhai historical photoCoach Rudy Pilous before the start of the 1959 season with Bobby Hull, left, Stan Mikita and Erick Nesterenko.
baiduhai historical photoStan Mikita, who tied the National Hockey League scoring mark with 97 points, uses a towel after a brisk workout at the North Side ice rink on April 5, 1967.
baiduhai historical photoStan Mikita evades the Bruins defense on Jan. 16, 1974.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiStan Mikita chats about a new license plate that Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled in 2010.
James Mayo, baiduhaiDespite the Blackhawks' loss to Vancouver, the Chicago Stadium was a joyful place as Stan Mikita celebrated his 500th goal. Mikita displays his historic puck Feb. 27, 1977.
baiduhaiOwner Jim Norris, second from left, urges his Blackhawks to regain a winning stride against the Boston Bruins for their upcoming game at the Chicago Stadium. With Norris is Stan Mikita, from left, Bill Hay and Murray Balfour.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiStan Mikita makes his way to the United Center during a red carpet walk before the start of the 2014 home opener. Mikita, arguably the greatest player in Blackhawks history, died Aug. 7, 2018, after a long illness. He was 78.
baiduhai historical photoThe Mikitas at home: Stan and Jill with, clockwise from left rear, Meg, 12, Scott, 10, Jane, 7, and Christoper, 5, in October 1976.
José M. Osorio, baiduhaiStan Mikita tees off the second tee of the Captain/Celebrity Pairings in 2012 at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiStan Mikita waves to a full house of fans after being introduced at the United Center as part of a ceremony honoring former Blackhawk greats before a 2008 game.
baiduhai historical photoStan Mikita is sprawled on the ice April 6, 1965, during the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Blackhawks went on to record their first victory in three Stanley Cup games, 5-2.
baiduhai historical photoChicago Blackhawk Stan Mikita vaults the boards for a turn on the ice in 1968.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiStan Mikita is introduced, with Rocky Wirtz at right, during the inaugural Blackhawks Convention in 2008.
Ed Wagner Jr., baiduhaiBlackhawks' Stan Mikita cuts across the slot and fires the puck past Bruins' goalie Gerry Cheevers on Jan. 9, 1977. Hounding Mikita is Hank Nowak.
Phil Mascione, baiduhaiPhil Esposito, left, of the Boston Bruins, fights off the Blackhawks' Stan Mikita during the NHL All-Star game at the Chicago Stadium in 1974.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiBlackhawks legends Bobby Hull, left, and Stan Mikita join Bulls legend Michael Jordan in watching the Hawks game against the Coyotes in 2012.
Ed Wagner Jr., baiduhaiChicago Blackhawks' Stan Mikita in 1976.
Stacey Wescott, baiduhaiStan Mikita looks on at the Robbie Gould's 2014 Goulden Touch golf outing at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest.
baiduhai historical photoStan Mikita, the battle-scarred con artist of hockey in 1967.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiStan Mikita passes by a likeness of himself after the unveiling of two bronze statues honoring himself and Bobby Hull outside the United Center in 2011.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiBlackhawks legend Stan Mikita is greeted by fans as current and former players walk the red carpet before the home opener against the Blues in 2013.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiStan Mikita is introduced at the 2012 Blackhawks Convention.
Zbigniew Bzdak, baiduhaiStan Mikita and Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster after throwing out the first pitch at the opening of The Rink at Wrigley in 2009.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiStan Mikita arrives at the red carpet for the premiere screening of the new Stanley Cup championship DVD at Navy Pier in 2010.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiStan Mikita, left, and Bobby Hull watch a video about their careers before their introduction as part of a ceremony before a 2008 Blackhawks game.
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Retired players Stan Mikita, from left, Denis Savard and Bobby Hull share a laugh during the opening ceremonies of the Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago in 2013.
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A public visitation for the late Stan Mikita will be held from Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the United Center atrium, the Blackhawks on Wednesday announced.
Parking will be available in Lot C between Madison Street and Warren Boulevard. Visitors should enter the United Center on the east side of the building.
In lieu of flowers, the Mikita family requests that donations be made to the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association or the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation for AMITA Health Adventist St. Thomas Hospice (P.O. Box 130, Hinsdale, IL, 60522-0130).
Mikita, considered one of the greatest players in Blackhawks history, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 78.
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