What Is Stan Mikita's Real Name? The Story Behind the Name He/Him
Stan Mikita → Stanislav Guoth
Stan Mikita's real name is Stanislav Guoth.
- Known as
- Stan Mikita
- Real name
- Stanislav Guoth
- Category
- Athletes
Hockey Hall of Famer Stan Mikita was born Stanislav Guoth (1940–2018) in Slovakia. He played his entire 22-year NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks.
How they got the name
Mikita was adopted at age eight and moved to Canada, and he grew up under the new surname Mikita. Stanislav became Stanley, and "Stan Mikita" became one of the most famous names in Chicago sports. (Wikipedia: Stan Mikita)
Amazing facts
- He led the 1961 playoffs with six goals as Chicago won the Stanley Cup, making him the first Slovak-born player to win the Cup. (Wikipedia: Stan Mikita)
- In both 1966–67 and 1967–68 he won the Art Ross, Hart, and Lady Byng trophies in the same season. That's the first and so far only time anyone has done it. (Wikipedia: Stan Mikita)
- He won four Art Ross Trophies as the league's top scorer. (Wikipedia: Stan Mikita)
- In 1972 he became the sixth player to reach 1,000 points, and in 1977 the eighth to score 500 goals. (Wikipedia: Stan Mikita)
FAQ
What was Stan Mikita's real name?
Stanislav Guoth.
Where was Stan Mikita born?
In Slovakia. He moved to Canada at age eight after being adopted.
What team did Stan Mikita play for?
The Chicago Black Hawks, for his whole 22-year NHL career.