Chicago Blackhawks WebsiteThe Chicgao Blackhawks announced today the former DU great Keith Magnuson's No. 3 will be retired to honor him and Hall of Famer Pierre Pilote who also wore the number.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the organization will retire jersey No. 3 in honor of defensemen Keith Magnuson and Pierre Pilote during the a 2008-09 regular season home game to be announced at a later date.
"In keeping consistent with honoring our past greats, the Blackhawks are proud to announce that we will be retiring the number three for two wonderful gentlemen," Blackhawks President John McDonough said. "The number three hanging in their honor will be a continuing memory to our fans and players on what it means to be a distinguished member of the Blackhawks family."
Magnuson spent 11 seasons in a Blackhawks uniform (1969-80), racking up 1,442 penalty minutes and 139 points (14 goals, 125 assists) in 589 career games, which includes captaining the squad for three years (1976-79). The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, native helped Chicago reach the postseason eight times, collecting 164 penalty minutes and 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists) in 68 career playoff outings.
Following his playing career, Magnuson served as Chicago’s head coach during the 1980-81 campaign before helping organize and serving as president of the Blackhawks Alumni Association. He passed away tragically in an automobile accident on Dec. 15, 2003, at the age of 56.
2 comments:
A well deserved honor, indeed
Absolutely. Anyone who knew Keith would agree that he was a really great guy who left us all too soon. One of the nicest guys you would ever meet and it is a fitting honor that his number is going to hang int he rafters of the United Center. Now all the Blackhawks have to do is win the Cup to properly honor his legacy.
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