Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame Inductees
Original Six champions with six Stanley Cup titles.
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Blackhawks have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926. They are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. Since the 1994–95 season, the team has played its home games at the United Center, which they share with the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls; both teams previously played at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Historical Legacy & Recognition
- Affiliation
- Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
- Location of honor
- United Center, Chicago, IL & Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, Ontario
- Status
- Active Historical Record
- Key eras represented
- 1940s–50s Era
- 1960s Era
- Modern Era
Lore & Background
The Blackhawks' original owner was Frederic McLaughlin, a "hands-on" owner who fired many coaches during his ownership and led the team to win two Stanley Cup titles in 1934 and 1938. After McLaughlin's death in 1944, the team came under the ownership of the Norris family. After James D. Norris died in 1966, the Wirtz family became owners of the franchise. In 2007, the team came under the control of Rocky Wirtz, who is credited with turning around the organization; under Wirtz, the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup three times, in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Rocky died in July 2023, and his son, Danny Wirtz, was named chairman of the Blackhawks.
Reader's Guide
The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, and 2015. The 1961 Cup was won under the ownership of James D. Norris.
Did You Know?
- The Blackhawks are named after the "Blackhawk Division," a military unit in which original owner Frederic McLaughlin served during World War I.
- The 1937–38 Black Hawks possess the poorest regular season record of any Stanley Cup champion.
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