Stan Mikita

NHL Hall of Fame Center · Hockey - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks

Circa 1960s-1970s

Hockey Stick Blade

Poor to Fair; the tape is peeling and the signature is faded and partially obscured by the texture of the fabric.

Moderately common signer after retirement, but scarce on vintage game-used equipment.

Overall Assessment

A historically significant piece of Chicago Blackhawks memorabilia that captures the gritty aesthetic of the Original Six era.

Likely authentic, though heavily weathered; requires professional verification due to surface degradation.

Cursive script with the characteristic loops of his 'S' and 'M'; script is stacked with 'Stan' above 'Mikita'.

Fluid motion, distinctive upward slant, and specific looping of the 'M' in Mikita.

Light-colored paint pen or silver ink on black cloth friction tape.

Blade of a vintage wooden hockey stick, wrapped in traditional black cloth tape showing significant game wear or age.

$150 - $350 (Value heavily dependent on stick provenance).

Matches Mikita's mid-career signing style found on 1960s team-signed items.

Look for the specific 'k' and 't' formation in Mikita and the flowing 'S' that often resembles a 'P' in his early style.

JSA or PSA/DNA (highly recommended for items signed on tape).

The texture of the tape can cause 'skipping' which may mimic a slow, forged hand; careful inspection for flow is needed.

Look for indications of the stick's manufacturer (e.g., Northland or Victoriaville) to match the era.

Mikita was the first player to win the Hart, Art Ross, and Lady Byng trophies in the same season.

Stan Mikita's memorabilia remains stable as a cornerstone of Chicago sports history.

Moderate; game-used signed equipment is always a solid hold for hockey historians.

Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, Gordie Howe.

Keep in a UV-protected shadow box; do not handle the tape as it is prone to further peeling.

Mikita is credited with being one of the first players to use a 'curved' blade, often called a 'banana blade'.

Identified on 5/11/2026