A Chicago Event 49 Years in the Making
Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the Stanley Cup last night, four games to two over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blackhawks broke the longest drought without a Stanley Cup in the National Hockey League, 49 years, as the last time they were champs was in 1961 (when they beat the Detroit Red Wings). (For a complete history of all Stanley Cup winners, see our Stanley Cup Timeline).
Enjoy the Cup, Blackhawks, you’ve earned it, and you’ve made Chicago proud. And it might not be until 2059 when you win another…though I hope not!
Now, if only the Chicago Cubs could win the World Series. That’s an event that’s 102 years in the making… and still counting. 1908 was the last time the Cubs won the World Series.
And here’s one last rendition of Chelsea Dagger in honor of the Blackhawks: