Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe will face-off once again today at the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. (note: some reports suggest Ted Lindsay will join Hull at center ice instead of Howe)The two hockey greats will drop pucks at the ceremonial face-off as the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings visit the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors at Wrigley Field, home of baseball's Chicago Cubs.
Tony Esposito, Stan Mikita and Denis Savard will also be present for pre-game ceremonies.
Non-hockey legends also going to be a part of the festivities include Ferguson Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams, Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus
Here's a link to a few historically-related articles:
Hockey adds a chapter to Wrigley history
Related: Ski Jumping in Wrigley? Believe it
Golden Jet ices things at Wrigley
Mikita-Howe a hot spot in Hawks-Wings rivalry
Checking in with Mr. Mikita
Former Blackhawk Cliff Koroll harkens back
Scotty Bowman has keen interest in this outdoor game
Love of hockey still runs deep for Ferguson Jenkins
Ed Olczyk excited to mix his two Chicago sports loves
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