Rocky Wirtz | Honoring the Legacy
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- The Wirtz Family and the Chicago Blackhawks invite you to Honor the Legacy of late Chairman W. Rockwell "Rocky" Wirtz at the United Center.
The Chicago Blackhawks have been in the Wirtz family since 1954 when Rocky's grandfather, Arthur Wirtz, purchased the team. Rocky grew up within the walls of the storied Chicago Stadium and after taking over as Chairman of the Blackhawks in 2007, he led a renaissance of the organization that brought in a new generation of fans and reshaped the Blackhawks fandom as it stands today.
His commitments and investment delivered the team's historic Stanley Cup championship victories in 2010, 2013 and 2015, brought Blackhawks games back to local television and packed the United Center for a lengthy sellout streak that lasted over 13 years. In that same time, Rocky also served as a member of the National Hockey League's Executive and Audit/Finance Committees.
Above all else, Rocky was most proud to lead his family's commitment to numerous civic and charitable organizations. His dedication to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and its mission to create a healthier, smarter, more secure world for families in and around Chicago was unwavering. The Foundation has donated millions of dollars to dozens of organizations focused on youth programs, education, housing and health and wellness.
When seeking a new practice rink for the Blackhawks, Rocky first considered the needs of the local community and invested $65 million to build a community ice rink first, and a practice rink second. The facility offers numerous benefits to Chicago's youth who may not otherwise have the opportunity or resources to learn the sport of hockey. Since its 2017 opening, thousands of students have participated in programming at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink.
Rocky also served as President of Wirtz Corporation since 2007, where his role extended to a vast array of businesses from sports and beverage distribution to entertainment, real estate, agriculture and banking. He also served as Co-Chairman of both the United Center Joint Venture and the Executive Committee of the United Center.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and children Danny (Anne) Wirtz, Hillary Wirtz (Erin Quaglia), Kendall (Brendan) Murphy, and Elizabeth Queen (Joe Barley). Rocky was also the proud grandfather of six grandchildren.
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Rocky did everything Bill couldn't. He will be so missed. It will be very difficult for Danny to fill his shoes. RIP Rocky. A Chicago king.
We’ll miss you Rocky. Thank you for saving the franchise and the 3 Stanley Cup wins in the 2010s we’ll never forget. Rip ❤️
We will truly miss you Rocky, thanks for the great memories with my favorite Chicago sports team ever, RIP ❤
Rocky saved the Blackhawks and revitalized what hockey meant in the city of Chicago. Forever grateful for all the success and wonderful memories he made for my family and the entire city. Rest in Peace Rocky
Team won 3 cups while he was the owner!Great runs!RIP Rocky!
Some people hate him, but he has done so many great things for the Hawks and the fans I can't hate him. RIP Rocky thanks so much for everything!
Watery Eyes Thank You Rocky you were the best Chicago owner this city has ever known.
Thank You
Rocky was the Blackhawks he did what was the greatest comeback that any sports team. had did he was a fan,he was a real person ,he was what we wished this team had all along and thank god we did. I have been a fan for 55 years and I want the entire family thanks for all they have done to give me an old man the greatest memories when my son took me to the home game where we won it at home my greatest memories 3rd Stanley Cup Champions thank You Rocky ,God Bless You and the entire Wirtz Family.
One a hawks fan always hawks fan. Thank you Rocky for your hard work to put hawks together
RIP Rocky Wirtz You'll Always Be A Chicago Blackhawks Legend❤️🖤
RIP Rocky. Thanks for everything. You were the best.
RIP to Rock. A great owner and a good man.
One of the best people ever 🙏
Thank you for all you gave to Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago. You will be missed 😢 💔 RIP
Too soon....
What Rocky did for the Blackhawks, for The City of Chicago, and hockey as a whole, goes beyond words. To bring a team from being irrelevant to being at the top of the mountain in such a short time, is unreal. The championships, the conventions, The roadwatch parties. Those are memories that I will never forget. I cried twice in my life. Once when my wife passed away, second time is when I found out rocky passed away. Rocky you will always be in my heart and God bless your family and the blackhawks. LET'S GO HAWKS!!😢😢
Rest in Peace Rocky and thank you for giving the city of Chicago three Stanley Cups.
Total class act! Thank you Rocky🙏🏻
We Miss You Rocky 🥺🙏🏾💔
RIP Rocky 🪨
will miss rocky
R.I.P. Rocky
Are Toews and Kane so on the outs w the team that they aren't even allowed back for this? What in the world.
Its so sad :(
They were there yesterday
@@jimvonfeldt1855 ok glad to hear it. their absence was weirding me out.
Uhhhhh reallly???? I get he died but Kyle beach isn’t even 3 years old yet
Different perspectives.
There are many people who said he did not know about the situation as it was happening. Yes he made a comment after the news came to light that wasn’t the best. I don’t think out of everything he did between his various businesses and all of the people he helped throughout his life should be limited to one comment. He made a very large impact in the city of Chicago that deserves to be honored.
The report said he was unaware when it occurred. John McDonough only told him like 5% of all that was going on. And while the outburst at the town hall was embarrassing, this is a man who was a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, etc like cmon. Let’s just be glad that Kyle beach is still alive and has another several decades to live his life however possible and god bless him
Kyle Beach is in his 30s. He was in his 20s when he consensually gave a guy a BJ then lied about it.
Kyle beach is actually 33 years old
RipRocky❤