To the Administrators of the Chicago Blackhawks,

We the undersigned after due consideration and thoughtful investigation are requesting that you retire the jersey/sweater number "28" under the name of Steve Larmer.

The reasoning behind the request is as follows for the following accolades;

Calder Trophy: 1982-83
Sporting News NHL Rookie of the Year: 1982-83
NHL All-Rookie Team: 1982-83
Inside Hockey Man of the Year: 1990-91
All-Star Game: 1990, 1991
NHL Rapid-Fire Champion (Super Skills Winner): 1991
Stanley Cup Finals: 1992 (lost)
Chicago Awards and Records Chicago Emery Edge Award
(+/- Leader): 1982-83 (plus 44)
Most goals by a rookie (43 in 1982-83)
Most points by a rookie (90 in 1982-83)
Most assists by a rookie (47 in 1982-83, shares record)
Most points in one game by a rookie (4 at Edmonton on Dec. 29, 1982, shares record)
Most goals in one game by a rookie (3 vs. Minnesota on Nov. 14, 1982 and vs. Toronto on Dec. 18, 1982, shares record)
Most goals in one season by a right wing (46 in 1984-85)
Most assists in one season by a right wing (59 in 1989-90)
Most consecutive playoff games with at least one goal (6 from April 11, 1989, to April 24, 1989)
Most points in one playoff game (5 vs. St. Louis on April 30, 1990, shares record)
Fastest regular-season overtime goal (8 seconds vs. Washington on Oct. 25, 1990)
Most points in one season by a right wing (101 in 1990-91)
Most consecutive games played (884 from Oct. 6, 1982, to April 15, 1993, 3rd all time)

Chicago Goals Leader: 1984-85 (46), 1988-89 (43), 1990-91 (44)
Chicago Assists Leader: 1986-87 (56), 1989-90 (59), 1990-91 (57)
Chicago Points Leader: 1988-89 (87), 1989-90 (90), 1990-91 (101)
Chicago Playoffs Goals Leader: 1989 (8, tie), 1991 (5)
Chicago Playoffs Assists Leader: 1986 (3), 1988 (6), 1990 (15, tie), 1993 (3)
Chicago Playoffs Points Leader: 1990 (22, tie), 1993 (3, tie)
100-Point Seasons: 1990-91 (Chicago) (101)

Steve Larmer is one of the most underrated players of the game of hockey. He should be in the HHOF but that is a battle for another day. This request should not be a battle, but a welcome end to a storied player who dedicated himself to the Chicago Blackhawks and will always be a "Hawk".