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Stan Mikita's Legacy - Including The Donuts

Invented The Helmet, The Curved Stick And Sugar Pucks

"A legend died Tuesday," Steve Rosenbloom writes for the Tribune.

"Stan Mikita suffered from dementia for several years, so his death at 78 was not unexpected, just delayed.

"But the imprint the wondrously talented Blackhawks center left on hockey as a player and an innovator will live forever."

Indeed. Let's take a look.

1. NHL Tribute.

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2. Inventing The Helmet And The Curved Stick.

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3. A Hockey Card Tribute.

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4. Kuc, Tribune: For Stan Mikita, All The Blackhawks Memories Are Gone.

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5. The New York Times Obit.

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6. Images Through The Years.

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7. Zemřel Stan Mikita, Slovenský Rodák A Legenda Hokejistů Chicaga.

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8. USA Today: Wayne's World Star Mike Myers Pays Tribute To Hockey Legend.

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9. At Mikita's Donuts In Wayne's World 2.

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10. Mikita Family Visits Stan Mikita's Donuts At All-Star Game.

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