Nicknamed “The Golden Jet” for his speed and blond hair, he also collected 303 goals while playing for the Jets in the World Hockey Association for seven seasons. Hull was one of the most prolific forwards in NHL history, scoring 610 times during his 16-year career with Chicago, Hartford and Winnipeg. We send our deepest sympathies to the Hull family.” That tale, and not merely recounting Hull's on-ice exploits, is the. Generations of Chicagoans were dazzled by Bobby’s shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership that led to 604 career goals, a franchise record that remains to this day. Courtesy of Wiley & Sons By Stu Hackel If hockey ever produced a cautionary tale, it's the life of Bobby Hull. The Blackhawks said Hull “delivered countless memories to our fans, whom he adored. There were no further details provided by either organization. The Blackhawks and the NHL Alumni Association announced the death of the two-time NHL MVP on Monday. In addition, they are the only father-and-son pair among all one hundred players. After a bitter divorce in 1980 from his wife of twenty years. Hull also makes regular appearances at fan conventions, where he earns thousands of dollars signing memorabilia related to his legendary career. Bobby Hull in the dressing room beside the Stanley Cup after Chicago defeated the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit on April 16, 1961. The impressive tandem accomplishments don't stop with their high number of goals or super-speed slapshots, as Bobby and Brett Hull are among the 100 Greatest NHL Players, according to the NHL. In retirement Bobby Hull splits his time between a home in Florida and his cattle ranching operations in eastern Ontario and New Brunswick. Hull, a Hall of Fame winger and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died.
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