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5 Best August-Born Players in Chicago Blackhawks’ History

By Tony Gianares
18 Apr 1998: Right wing Tony Amonte of the Chicago Blackhawks in action during a game against the Dallas Stars at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Stars defeated the Blackhawks 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
18 Apr 1998: Right wing Tony Amonte of the Chicago Blackhawks in action during a game against the Dallas Stars at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Stars defeated the Blackhawks 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport /
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MONTREAL 1970’s: Bill White #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970’s at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)
MONTREAL 1970’s: Bill White #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970’s at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Bill White — 8/26/39

While some of the younger Blackhawks fans may not recognize the name, Bill White had one of the best runs as a Chicago Blackhawks’ defenseman.

In three consecutive seasons (1971-1974), White finished 3rd in voting for the James Norris Memorial Trophy.

At the time, Bill White was competing with a young Bobby Orr, a young Brad Park, and a young Guy Lapointe. With that in mind, his three straight 3rd place finishes look a lot more respectable.

During his 7 years in Chicago, he racked up 179 points (30G, 149A) with a 181 ± rating in 415 games.

To go along with that stat line, White was also an NHL All-Star four times with the Blackhawks. It’s hard to argue with that type of success.

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