He won two Gordie Howe Trophies as the league's most valuable player in 1972-75, a season in which he scored a career-best 77 goals. He played seven seasons in the WHA and helped the Jets win Avco Cups in 19. In 1972, Hull signed the first $1 million contract in the history of professional hockey (10 years, $1.75 million), leaving the Blackhawks and the NHL to join the Winnipeg Jets of the WHA as a player/coach. We send our deepest condolences to his son, fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Brett the entire Hull family and the countless fans around the hockey world who were fortunate enough to see him play or have since marveled at his exploits.'' "During his prime, there was no more prolific goal-scorer in all of hockey.
"When Bobby Hull wound up to take a slapshot, fans throughout the NHL rose to their feet in anticipation and opposing goaltenders braced themselves," Bettman said. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in a statement called Hull "a true superstar with a gregarious personality.'' Bobby Hull won back-to-back Hart Memorial Trophies as the league's most valuable player in 1964-66, when he won the NHL scoring title for the third time in his career.
For eight of those seasons, he played alongside his brother Dennis, who scored 298 goals with the Blackhawks. He played 15 seasons in Chicago and is the franchise's career leader in goals scored with 604. His slap shot was reportedly clocked at 118 mph. Hull, known during his playing career as 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.įollowing Mikita's lead, Hull became known for curving the blade of his wooden stick in the 1960s and had one of the most feared slap shots in the league. They appreciate the sympathies that have been sent their way." "The Hull family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
"We send our deepest sympathies to the Hull family," the team said in a statement. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, a 12-time All-Star and two-time Hart Trophy winner, has died, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday. Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at age 84 You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
0 kommentar(er)
