Hull Mikita Statue Unveiling 10/22/11

[klemmer]

Actually I had to stop reading this thread. Yes, Hull had serious flaws off the ice. But he is not getting a statute as a humanitarian, husband, family man, or model citizen. He was a failure at those. The statue is in honor of his achievements as a Blackhawk. For that he is most deserving of a statue. This is not debatable.



During the 15 years Bobby was a Blackhawk, he was the most exciting and electrifying player in the NHL, and the most beloved athlete in Chicago. For that, he deserves to be honored. The statue is beautiful and a great tribute to a truly great, elite, hockey player. We all have flaws. And we are all better than the worse things we have ever done. Even Bobby Hull.



Of course, Hull's flaws should not be forgotten. But there is a time and place. I do not think his flaws are serious enough to warrant him being totally blacklisted from being honored as a hockey great. Hull has an intense personality. That is often found in people who are very intensely driven to be the VERY BEST at what they do. Hull succeeded at that. Anybody see the 60 Minutes feature on Steve Jobs last night?



This thread is titled, "Hull Mikita statue." Not one word about Mikita. Really?? Wow. Why talk about Stan and his greatness as a Blackhawk when there is lots of mud to be thrown at other people. Someone just told me that the book on Walter Payton is not selling well. Good. It is muckraking. Nothing more, nothing less. Sure, Walter had a dark side. But he was also an icon and the greatest football player of his era, and the greatest Bear ever.



I am a proud Blackhawk fan. The organization has a very rich history, and some of its finest days was back in the ’60s when the Stadium was filled every single night to see Bobby Hull's mesmerizing rushes up the ice and lethal slap shot. It is important to remember history and honor true greatness. That’s all that’s being done here.



-5Minutes

Well said.

 

[klemmer]

Question: Who did McPimp get to sponsor this?

 

[R K]

Well said.

How many statues? I'm pretty sure they are already in one on Madison.

 

[R K]

Question: Who did McPimp get to sponsor this?

I'll answer this when next years invoice comes.

 

[Variable]

Someone just told me that the book on Walter Payton is not selling well. Good. It is muckraking. Nothing more, nothing less. Sure, Walter had a dark side. But he was also an icon and the greatest football player of his era, and the greatest Bear ever.



I am a proud Blackhawk fan. The organization has a very rich history, and some of its finest days was back in the ’60s when the Stadium was filled every single night to see Bobby Hull's mesmerizing rushes up the ice and lethal slap shot. It is important to remember history and honor true greatness. That’s all that’s being done here.



-5Minutes

Again. And again, and again. And again. But that's besides the point and more McDonough's doing. If at whatever job I was employed at, be it hockey player or some white collar/blue collar 9 to 5er, and I did great work, one of the best employees, would that overshadow the rest of my life? Like if abused my wife or children? No, it shouldn't. That's what should define me. But........ maybe if I had an "intense personality", it might get overlooked. Maybe if I was charismatic and charming and very personable, it could be swept under the rug. Works for a lot of people, not exclusive to celebrities and hockey superstars.



And that comment about the Walter Payton book? You're a moron. And I don't use internet "tough guy" insults like that at all, but that was just plain old stupidity, so I made an exception.

 

[klemmer]

How many statues? I'm pretty sure they are already in one on Madison.

They are.



My reply was in response to the on ice Hull as opposed to the off ice Hull.



One was someone I paid to watch every time he came to town.

The other was someone I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire in my front room.

 

[BiscuitintheBasket]

Next statue is definitely Epstein and Crew gangbanging Rickets behind the Captain Morgan club.

Because he will be less successful than Andy McFail?

 

[MassHavoc]

Not a chance.

 

[IceHogsFan]

Saw the statues last night........... quite impressive.

 

[R K]

They are.



My reply was in response to the on ice Hull as opposed to the off ice Hull.



One was someone I paid to watch every time he came to town.

The other was someone I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire in my front room.

While I agree that's how I feel in MOST cases, this one it goes beyond that for me. There is absolutely no excuse in this world for what transpired off the ice. Similar to Michael Vick. I can not see past that. For me it's the ultimate **** you. No matter the greatness for the game.