Blackhawks retiring Hall of Famer Chris Chelios' number

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Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios will have his No. 7 retired by the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25 prior to a game against the visiting Detroit Red Wings.

Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder announced the news to Chelios, his friend, before more than 20,000 fans at a concert at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Chelios, a Chicago native, played nine seasons for the