Bobby Hull 

Hall of Famer of Hockey

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the Golden Jet, dies at age 84

Bobby Hull won one Stanley Cup and was a 12-time All-Star who played for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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"We send our deepest sympathies to the Hull family," 

Chicago Blackhawks Said

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"The Hull family has requested privacy during this difficult time. They  appreciate the sympathies that have been sent their way." 

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The Golden Jet because of his blond hair and his speed on the ice,  became beloved in Chicago for teaming with Stan Mikita to help the  Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, ending a 23-year title drought. 

Bobby Hull Known as 

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Bobby Hull's Blackhawks ranking

Blackhawks Rank 

Goals 

GW goals 

Hat tricks 

604

98

28

Points

1,153

1st

1st 

1st 

1st 

 ESPN Stats & Information 

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In the 1960s, Hull known for curving the blade of his wooden stick and had one of the most feared slap shots in the league. His slap shot was reportedly clocked at 118 mph.

Following Mikita's lead 

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Bobby Hull played 15 seasons in Chicago and is the franchise's career leader in goals scored with 604. 

15 Seasons Played in Chicago

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In 1964-65 and 1965-66, Bobby Hull won back-to-back Hart Memorial Trophies as the league's most valuable player, when he won the NHL scoring title for the third time in his career.

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During the 1978-79 season, He announced his retirement but decided to return the next season after the WHA merged with the NHL. He played 18 games with the Jets in 1979-80 and was traded to the Hartford Whalers, playing nine games for the team before retiring again.

1978-79 season

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In 1983, He was inducted into the  Hockey Hall of Fame. His son Brett also is in the Hall of Fame, inducted in 2009 after a 19-season career in which he scored 741 goals. Bobby and Brett Hull are the only father and son to each win the Hart Trophy. In 2017, They also were the only father and son named among the 100 Greatest NHL Players.

Hall of Fame in 1983 

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"Those of us who were lucky  enough to spend time with him will cherish those forever,'  "He will be greatly missed.'' 

Brett Hull said 

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The Blackhawks announced 

Hull would no longer serve as a team ambassador. The team said it was redefining the role of team ambassador after Mikita died in 2018 and Tony Esposito died in 2021.