This page is to serve as a petition for the Chicago Blackhawks to retire sweater #28, permanently honoring Steve Larmer as one of the greatest players in franchise history.
Click here to read a great essay about Larmer by Chris Chelios on Blackhawks.com.
Click here to view some great photos of Larmer that were posted on Blackhawks.com on Oct. 1, 2012.
Not only should his number hang in the rafters next to his linemate, Denis Savard, but Larmer should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. For the case for his Hall of Fame status, read here.
Here is why the Blackhawks should retire Larmer’s number:
He is the franchise’s all-time career leader in:
- Plus-Minus (+182)
- Game-Winning Goals (49)
- Power Play Goals (153)
He also ranks in the organization’s Top Ten in the following (regular season):
- Games Played: 7th (891)
- Goals: 3rd (406)
- Assists: 5th (517)
- Points: 4th (923)
- Shots: 2nd (2,541)
In the postseason, Larmer ranks:
- 7th in games played (107)
- 4th in goals scored (45)
- 4th in assists (66)
- 4th in points (111)
- 2nd (tie) in game-winning goals (6, with D. Savard)
- 2nd in power play goals (18)
He ranks 38th in team history in penalty minutes.
8 Chicago Blackhawks have won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL rookie of the year since 1926. Larmer is one of them.
He didn’t miss a game for a decade. His 884 consecutive regular season games is an NHL record with a single franchise.
Only 5 Blackhawks averaged a full point per game in their Blackhawks career (min. 500 GP): Mikita, Hull, Savard, Larmer & Roenick
He played in the postseason after every season he was a member of the Blackhawks.
Named one of the right wings on the Blackhawks 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Awarded The Hockey News/Inside Hockey “Man of the Year” after the 1990-91 season.
To voice your opinion, saying the Chicago Blackhawks should retire Steve Larmer’s #28, here’s what we want you to do:
- Comment on this page with your name. We’ll keep your email address confidential. Also, if you’re a season ticket holder, please tell us that, too!
- Encourage your friends to support the movement. The more names, the better.
When we get a strong enough number on this page, we’ll present it to the Blackhawks organization for their consideration. Let’s go!
Absolutely! Gramps has been my favorite all-time Blackhawk since he put on the sweater.
I, John Talarico, am signing my name in favor of Steve Larmer’s #28 being retired. STH-Section 328.
Retire Larmer’s #
Tab Bamford. STH – Sect 302, row 2
absolutely
Retire Larmers 28!!!! GRAMPS!!
Steve Larmer’s number 28 should be retired, C.S.
Cali Schilling- Future STH
I am 100% for retiring Larmer’s #
He was my favorite Chicago athlete as a child while my friends was Ryne Sandberg. Sadly my first Blackhawks game my father finally took me to was January 16th, 1994 when he returned to the old barn as a Ranger. He got a massive ovation and scored on a penalty shot that caused us to blow the roof of the building. Best first game I ever went to and a moment I will hold dear to my heart forever.
David Love
yes!!
Retire Steve Larmer’s #28 immediately, if not….then sooner!!!
Heather Marsala.
Mark Sawalski
Retire the number for Larmer!
So as of right now, seems to me he’s the ron santo and jerry kramer of the ‘Hawks. Put me down for support!
The man should be honored by the hall of fame but is not so let’s give him this one.
Steve Larmer was a class act that brought his “A” game every night. Matched with Denis Savard they made the Chicago Stadium roar on countless occasions. “Gramps” ranks among the top in Hawks categories and ranks among the tops in the hearts of most Hawks fans. Savard is already in the rafters. There is no reason why Larmer should not be right on his side as he was back in the day on the ice giving his all. He was a great example of what it meant to be a Chicago Blackhawk.
Mike Krueger
Section 106 Row 14 Seats 5 & 6
he deserves it, way to go tab.
RETIRE IT!!
Retire #28!!!
This is a NO BRAINER!!! This also explains how the NHL overlooked Larmer this yer!
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease Retire One Of My Childhood Hero’s!!!!
Do the right thing Rocky….retire 28.
Retire #28!
Please retire Steve Larmer’s number!
Miroslav Kizak
#28? You bet! Retire it & give him the credit and the honor he so richly deserves!
Well deserved
Pat Murphy. Retire it!
Retire the number
Mike Walker, STH – Sect 302, row 4
Jim Morris
Absolutely!
Well deserved…please consider this Blackhawks!
Absolutely!!!!! Larmer was one of the best players in the whole league!!!!!!! I’ve been waiting this for long
Retire his number – he brang it for us every game he wore the Indianhead!!!!!
Retire his number! He is one of the greatest hockey players of all time!
Retire #28 for Larmer- he`s worthy!
#28
I’m 100% behind this. Retire this mans jersey!
Signed.
Signed.
Signed.
#28 deserves it.
Yes
Larmer is a Blackhawk legend. Retire #28.
Signed –
ZW
one of the best ever
Signed, sealed, and delivered.
Signed!
Larmer is a beauty and is one of the Hawks all time greats. Of course his #28 should be retired.
Sean Hughes
Season Ticket Holder Section 328
Please send Steve Larmer to the HHOF.
Retire Larmer’s number now! It is way past due.
Larmer deserves to have his number retired!
I was pissed when Wirtz wouldn’t sign Larmer and ended the ironman streak. (I was so pissed I rooted for the Rangers when Larmer wound up there. I rooted for a team from New York, for God’s sake.) This is the least the organ-i-zation could do to make it up to him.
Wouldn’t mind seeing his number up in the rafters!
He deserves to have his number retired
I wore 28 one season for him.
Please retire Steve Larmer’s number. I can’t stand seeing anymore Blackhawk players wearing #28!!!
signed
One of my idols back in the day-definitely has my vote!!!
go hawks
Dear Rocky,
Here’s hoping to one day see #28 hanging from the rafters, Steve Larmer was one of the greatest players to lace up skates in the old barn on Madison. Please consider this gesture for us fans, as well as for “Grandpa.”
I’d love to see #28 in the rafters! Well deserved!
David Kessler
One of the greats! Definitely belongs in the HOF.
One of the most underrated players ever. I am happy and proud to sign my name for #28, Steve Larmer.
My favorite Hawk ever
next stop HOF
Retire Grandpa’s #28!
GO HAWKS! Retire Larms’ number!
Steve Larmer’s #28 deserves to be in the rafters of the United Center.
What are you guys waiting for ,Steve Larmer’s #28 deserves to be in the rafters of the United Center. Let’s get this done.
RETIRE 28!
any one who averages a point per game for 500 games for the hawks should have their number retired
Signed. He deserves it without a doubt!
Signed! RETIRE #28
I’m a ranger fan and got to watch how great he was for three years. We don’t win the Cup without him. I’m in, consider the petition signed, send #28 to the rafters where it belongs
Yes, I am a season ticket hlder, and yes Steve Larmer’s number deseves to be in the rafters with the other outstanding players who have worn the Indian Head and are memorialized up top!, next stop HOF
Yes, Steve definetely belongs in the HALL OF FAME, come on Hawks fans lets make this happen.
John Hancock was here.
I am a season ticket holder and I want the Hawks to retire Larmer’s number 28. Let it hang in the rafters with the other great Hawks forever.
signed, retire #28
i was thinking about this awhile back during larmer night. 28 should be raised to the rafters.
should be raised to the rafters to united center
Show Grandpa some respect…..retire his sweater!!!
Signed
retire #28, he deserved it!
Signed.
Yes Please!
Please retire #28!
i agree
Steve Larmer deserves to have his number in the rafters. Enough said!
Would love to see #28 hanging from the Rafters!
Look at the numbers and what this guy meant to Hawks fans… Retire that sucker.
Signed
I’m a season ticket holder, and would love to his number hanging at every game.
Signed!
Agree! Honor Larmer!!
Signed.
Steve Larmer is a class act! One of my favorite to wear the Indian head and he wore it proudly!He deserves to have #28 retired!!!!
SIGNED
Thisnis a no brainer. Should have happened long ago. Savard doesn’t make hall of fame without Larmer on his wing. Retire 28 now.
Signed! Retire #28
SIGNED!!!
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I agree on both counts – 28 should be in the rafters and Larmer should be in the HOF
Signed
Larmer #28 will be retired, signed
Signed.
signed
Signed..
Signed, a lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan who came of age in the 1980s and 90s with Savard, Larmer, and Roenick as my idols.
Signed!
signed
Signed
Agree! Retire #28!
Signed!
100% agree.
Signed
Signed
Retire #28!
Signed.
Signed! One of the best Hawks ever! No. 28 to the rafters please!
Signed! One of my all time faves growing up.
Agreed.
Signed!
Signed! make it happen!
Signed!!!
please retire his number. he desrves it !
He isn’t deserving who is?? Hang the sweater and get him in the hall!
SIGNED!
SIGNED
Signed!
Send #28 to the rafters!
Signed. This needs to happen.
Signed! #28 totally deserves this!
Agreed 101%
Retire #28!
Him and Chelios were my favorites growing up. Larmer has to be one of the most under rated players in the NHL. Let’s get his number up there!
Count me in!
Signed! Make it happen.
agreed put him up there!
SIGNED!!!
Signed, sealed, delivered!
Signed
Retire #28!!!
signed
Larmer number retired and HOF. SIGNED!
20 year season ticket holder. HOF! Done!
Definitely need to retire his number SIGNED!!!!!
The stats dont lie! Signed!!!
Gramps was the heart and sole of this team for more than a decade. For his number not to be honored is a travesty. Raise 28 to the rafters where is belongs.
His number should be retired!! I plan on putting Larmer #28 on my Red Ultrafill Jersey!!!
Retire the number and send him to the HOF. Loved watching Larmer, Savard & Secord together in the early 80′s!
Signed. Go Gramps!
steve larmer coming up the wing, crosses the blueline and a wrister… HE SCORES!!!! need i say more.. hes a legend!!
Steve Larmer should have his number retired and have a place in the HOF! Jeff Larmer should not!
Yes, do it!!
His number should easily be retired. Such a class act.
Signed, FB’d, and Tweeted. Done! :)
#28′s rightful place is in the rafters!
# 28 was an outstanding PLAYER! SIGNED!
No brainer.
Let’s just say there’s not a Lake Larmer in Peterborough, ON for no reason…. Guy was an iron man… 28 and 27 should be hanging next to each other in the UC rafters forever…
Definitely signed by me!!!
Huge Larmer fan. He deserves the honor!
Signed here. This is a must do.
It’s ridiculous that a petition is even needed…HOF NOW PLEASE.
Retire Steve Larmer’s #28, and put him in the HOF! He does deserve it.
Signed
As a lifelong Hawks fan and as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks Standbys, I whole-heartedly believe that Larmer should have his #28 hanging from the rafters. End of story.
Steve Larmer should definitely be in the HOF. He was one of my favorites to watch play.
Steve Larmer was my favorite player for the Blackhawks in the 80′s and early 90′s. I always considered him the most underrated player in the league. He definitely has my support to retire his number AND be in the Hall of Fame!
Signed
Signed without question!!!
Signed!
Larmer deserves his jersey in the rafters and a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Signed, sealed – now let’s deliver!
Hey guys, thanks so much for signing this! He worked very hard and definitely deserves to be awarded for it! He would appreciate this very much :)
Git er done – add Grandpa!
Larmer was a big part of those early 90′s Blackhawks teams that got me into hockey when I was a little kid. Would love to see his number hang in the rafters!
Mr. Larmer is a great man. I remember him coming to talk to the kids at my highschool. What an inspiration! HOF and retired number….no brainer. Do it!
Signed!! <3 Padre Steve rocks my world.
#28 definitely deserves to be hung in the rafters!
As Arnold would say, “Do it…..DO IT NOWWW!!!!!!”
I figured this was a no brainer.
SIGNED…He was the first player I consider my favorite growing up.
DIBS!!! growing up as a kid in chicago, larmer was a man who really shined on the ice, he made me love hockey and he was one my inspirations to start playing
One of the best on and off the ice.Signed!!!!
Absolutely Overdue! His number MUST be retired and he deserves to be in the HOF! Unquestionably one of the all-time great Blackhawks.
I vote 28 to the rafters!
I’ve been wanting Gramps’ number retired for a while now. He deserves it! Get it done, Rocky!
every day that larmer’s # isn’t retired is a crime
Larmer (Gramps) #28 — Retire the Number- He was one of the many great players. I am so glad I got to see him play. So…… Put #28 up in the rafters!!!!
Absolutely. Probably my favorite Hawk growing up.
Do it now, retired & HOF
Absolutely! Do it!
This is long overdue. This should have happened long ago.
SIGNED
After reading Larmer’s statistics, he ABSOLUTELY deserves to have his number retired!
You have my signature AND my (HOF) vote!
Get 28 up in the rafters where it belongs.
2nd favorite player of all-time. His number deserves to be up there and I also think for the hall of fame also. Don’t forget he scored the game winning goal in the canada Cup final in 1991, shorthanded also. True class act.
What are they waiting for.
SIGNED
Get the 28 in the rafters!
Great player, great teammate, class act and HOF worthy. Signed!
Signed.
Right now we have to get rid of Ben Smith or make him change his number that use to be 57 and now 28. Unless he is bringing attention to the hawks by wearing this number or he’s hoping to have luck from the number otherwise the number on Smith’s back gotta go and go far up in the Rafters where they are supposed to be.
SIGNED.
Steve Larmer’s consecutive game streak ended because of a contract dispute with “Dollar Bill” Wirtz, and he (Larmer) never went to the press about it. Absolutely a class act! That alone should put Steve Larmer in the Hall of Fame (and Bill Wirtz in the hall of SHAME).
His Blackhawk statistics make it a complete no-brainer to have his number retired immediately.
Rocky Wirtz, you have righted a lot of wrongs from the previous Blackhawk regime. You need to do one more: RETIRE STEVE LARMER’S #28 NOW!
4th best in Chicago Blackhawks points. ever. Mikita’s retired, hulls, retired… Let’s honor him
It needs to get done, #28 needs to take its place in the rafters !
Rocky,
You have righted so many wrongs, please right this one. Put #28 where it belongs…… in the rafters.
What are they waiting for? Steve Larmer has always been one of my favorite players; gave it everything he had each night and always acknowledged Savard and Secord for his success.
Other than B. Hull, best one-time release in the history of the Blackhawks.
SIGNED
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I knew he was good…didn’t realize how good until I started reading the stats. He definitely deserves the honor!!
SIGNED
SIGNED
signed!!!!!!!!!!
Signed !!!
Signed. He deserves it.
Hang No. 28 in its rightful place .. next to No. 18. Larmer totally deserves it!!
Favorite Blackhawk Forward
Larmer HOF and Rafters!! Now!!
Get #28 in the rafters of the Madhouse!
My favorite all time Blackhawks player!! Put #28 up in the rafters where it belongs!!
Number 28 needs to be flying high from the rafters at the UC. Please do this now!
No doubt.
Signed!!! #28 deserves to be up there!!
Quietly, one of the best Blackhawks to ever wear the Indian Head. Mr. consistent year after year. Hang the #28 from the rafters.
SIGNED! Please and Thank You Chicago!
All time great Blackhawk. Should never been traded.
I have been a Blackhawk fan since the days of Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita and he is by far one of the best right wings in Blackhawk history. He not only deserves his number retired but, he belongs in the Hall of Fame. He could do it all one of the best all around wingers to ever play the game.
Hey Rocky you have righted alot of wrongs it is time to hang 28 from the rafters nobody deserves it more. For those who vote on who goes to the Hall when you are looking for candidates you don’t have to look no farther than old number 28 he is your guy.
I agree
Signed! It needs to be done!!!!!
No need to even read the whole article (although I did) SIGNED by me as well. Why has it taken us this long to recognize this? Perhaps, he pi**ed in Rocky’s (or Bill’s for that matter) oatmeal and they said “Fu** him forever”. With those ridiculous stats how can we even think about doing it. COME ON HAWKS!!!!!
I had seasons for his whole Chicago career and hoisted my elixir when he raised the cup in his honor. One of the best one-timers from the off wing. Signed.
no brainer, my 2nd all time fave hawk
effin love Steve Larmer’s game
I didn’t need any articles or videos to convince me that Larms belongs both in the rafters at 1901 W. Madison and in the HHOF in Toronto. One of the best two-way players to ever play the game, that is where he belongs. When Dirk Graham won the Selke Trophy, he said that if Larms didn’t score so many points, hew would win the Selke year after year.
Let’s put SLarmer where he belongs, in the rafters of the Madhouse!
Wan not only a great player, but a class act on and off the ice.
It is a shame that Larmer’s number isn’t in the rafters where it belongs!
Signed, Signed, Signed!
#28 gets my vote, put his jersey up in rafters at the U.C.
There’s a reason why I wear a jersey with his name and number. My favorite Blackhawk of that time period. He deserve the Hall and his number to be retired.
Signed, so deserved.
Steve Larmer was the quintissential power forward, and I have absolutely know idea why he doesn’t get the respect he deserves. There is no doubt in my mind that #28 should be up where he belongs, beside his linemate in the Madhouse. The fact that he wasn’t a first-ballot Hall of Famer is an absolute travesty.
For my money, there has been no greater player to don the Indian head. Time to honour a great player and a heck of a guy.
SIGNED
RETIRE 27
RETIRE 28
RETIRE 30
RETIRE 7
Signed.
Retire #28!!
Retire #28
SIGNED
He’s 4th all time only after hull Mikita and savard!!!
RETIRE #28!!
My favorite player of ALL TIME!!! Come on, already!
Fav of all time… gotta be done!!
RETIRE STEVE LARMER’S #28! I’ll be there for the ceremony!
Retire Grandpa’s #28!!
Retire # 28 Now !
Favorite Blackhawk player of all time!! Retire #28!!
Retire #28! He deserves the honor!
#28 – Larmer was one of the best! RETIRE the #.
Agree!
Do it!!!!! Retire # 28
Being a season ticket holder in the old barn you can count on Larms or Grandpa playing both ways on the ice. On any important situation he was on the ice. Keenan knew that and that is the reason he was wanted in NY. If it wasn’t for Edmonton Larms would be in the Hall and not Kurri. Retire the 28 jersey.
retire # 28
Long overdue.
The MOST underrated player in the history of the NHL…
Agreed….It is certainly the right thing to do..!!!
Retire the #28
Retire Larmer’s #28 along with his fellow line mate Savard!
Since my BHawks license plates are “HOF 28″, I’m guessing you know where I stand on this issue.
do it already!!
Retire his number! He is on e of the best loved Hawks of all time!
Signed! Season ticket holder
Absolutely should retire Grumpy’s number 28
There is no amount of explanation that could do his service record with the Hawks justice, it speaks for itself…
Retire 28, he deserves it!
Send #28 to the rafters, please, thank you. -Signed, a proud longtime Section 302 season ticket holder
Retire #28 ASAP!
the stats speak for themselves. not only SHOULD his jersey be retired as one of the all time BLACKHAWK greats , he should also be enterd into the hall of fame. Other players with less ability have had their numbers retired or been admitted to the hall. Not to mention that Mr. Larmers intestinal fortitude are beyond reproach. BLACKHAWK managment should have no qualms about retiring Mr. Larmers number and doing whatever they can to help him get to the hall. Thank you.
Completely agree. Great Career, great guy.
Agree 100%
Larmer never stop coming. He was complete
Retire #28!
Yes please retire Steve Larmer’s #28 !!! Steve was one of the best two way players in the league and an offensive marvel !!! I spent to many nights to count at Chicago Stadium watching Steve’s magic and i just cannot believe in 2013 that his number is not yet hanging in the rafters at the United center!!
To Rocky Wirtz , Thank you for all you have done with my beloved Blackhawks , It was a long time coming !!! Please do right by Steve Larmer!! Thank You!!
His numbers speak for themselves, there can’t be an argument against it.
#28 to the rafters.
He should be a lock to have his # retired.
Retire #28.
Two sad days in Blackhawks history are when Larmer and JR took off their Hawk jersey for the last time. Rocky you’ve done wonders for us. But you cannot rest until #28 hangs from the rafters…I still remember the roar!
“We’re on a Mission, from God!”
Should have been done a long time ago!
I remember seeing a story on Hockey Night In Canada on Larmer, and Mike Keenan commented that Steve Larmer had no deficiencies in his game. I suspect there are only a handful of players that Iron Mike has spoken so glowingly of. High praise indeed. Absolutely retire #28!
Signed. Retire #28
Fortunate enough to have played minor hockey against Steve in Peterborough ON, Canada. (a hockey mecca in Canada!) His grit and stamina are legendary and his consistent point production put him in the pantheon of all time great Black Hawks! Time to retire his sweater and honour his contributions to Chicago and the game of hockey.
Gramps was one of the best two way players the Blackhawks have ever had and is the best ever Blackhawk shooting the one timer. I was a season ticket holder during his years with the hawks and am a season ticket holder now. I love hearing from other fans about how great he was when I wear his jersey to the games. Rocky, you have righted a lot of wrongs, this one is a no brainer. Retire #28.
This should have been done a long time ago. I’m a season ticket holder (331…upstairs where the REAL fans are!)
Retire #28
#28 is a big part of the reason #18 is up there. Let’s get 28 up there too.
The Blackhawks organization should retire #28 now. One of the humblest players ever to play and one of the best two way forwards in NHL history – and an ironman. I wear his jersey with pride.
Although I loved Savard, Doug Wilson, Roenick et al., during his Hawk career, Larmer was my favorite player and I thought he was under appreciated outside Chicago and way underrated. He played a lot like Jonathon Toews but did it for a long time for largely mediocre Hawks teams. He deserves his number up in the UC rafters!
That’s why they called him IRON MAN. He was incredible!! Please retire #28
He played the game the way it was meant to be played. Retire # 28.
retire his number he deserves it
Time to retire #28!!
Retire #28
Do the right thing, Rocky! Let’s not forget the shoulders of giants that our boys currently stand on!
With those number how could you even contemplate not retiring his number. He’s a Blackhawks legend retire his number.
28 in the rafters!!
DEFINITELY!!! Wish he was more involved with Hawks, as an ambassador or something….maybe soon, as our current ambassadors are aging, he will get a chance!
Steve’s #28 need to be retired! Why is it taking so long?
SIGNED,FOR SURE!!!
The stats say it all, long over do,
section 220 season ticket holder!!
#28 and #18 together in the rafters as they were on the ice only seems right!
Retire his number, he has more than earned it.
Retire Steve Larmer’s # 28, he most certainly deserves the recognition as one of the best Blackhawks ever.
He’s Heart and SOUL
Yes Retire Larmer’s # 28 one of my favorate Blackhawks
Please retire #28 he disagreed with your father just like you did, Rocky and paid the price. Now you can make it right for one of the Top 5 players who scored a full point in every game played. Right is Right………..RETIRE # 28