This is a great reproduction card of a vintage Chicago postcard from the 1930s–1940s.
The sender is a supporter of the Chicago Blackhawks, who are currently celebrating their centennial season. The team joined the National Hockey League in 1926 and is considered one of the “Original Six” franchises.
Frederic McLaughlin became
The Black Hawks began play in the 1926–27 season alongside fellow expansion teams such as the Detroit Red Wings (then the Cougars) and the New York Rangers. In Chicago, they also faced local competition from the American Hockey Association’s Chicago Cardinals, who played in the same arena but lasted only one season before relocating to Kansas City.
At a time when NHL rosters were dominated by Canadian players, McLaughlin strongly promoted American talent. As a result, the Black Hawks became the first NHL team to ice an all American-born lineup.
The team’s first game was a 4–1 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks at the Chicago Coliseum, played in front of a crowd of 7,000. They finished their inaugural season with a 19–22–3 record, placing third, and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Bruins.
The Black Hawks won their first of six Stanley Cups in 1933–34, defeating the Detroit Red Wings. Their second came in 1937–38 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their most recent championship was in 2014–15, when they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The franchise has retired nine jersey numbers, honouring legends such as Glenn Hall, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Marian Hossa. In total, 42 former players and 10 builders associated with the team have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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