Vintage Chicago Blackhawks photos

Caption Creating the Blackhawks

Chicago Tribune historical photo

Mr. and Mrs. Frederic and Irene (nee Castle) McLaughlin in 1928. McLaughlin purchased an ice hockey franchise and named it the Blackhawks in 1926. His wife, Irene, is credited with creating the Indian Head design of the first Blackhawk sweater. McLaughlin would own the team for 18 years and see two Stanley Cup wins.

(Chicago Tribune historical photo)

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Caption Charlie Gardiner

Chicago Tribune historical photo

Charlie Gardiner, seen in 1932, was the Blackhawk franchise's first goalie and one of its three best. Arriving in 1927, one year after the Blackhawks came to Chicago, Gardiner played just seven seasons before a brain hemorrhage ended his life a couple of months after his spectacular play led Chicago to its first Stanley Cup in 1934. In eight playoff games that year, he allowed just 12 goals. Gardiner recorded 42 shutouts, was twice a Vezina Trophy winner, and he had a goals against of average of 2.02.

(Chicago Tribune historical photo)

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