In 1961, Bobby Hull gave a hundred and dragged Blackhawks to victory, bagging the Stanley Cup. Further, he received more of them in the seasons 1961-66. Shortly after, Hull led the team to victory scoring his first Art Ross Trophy. The number was chosen in admiration of his childhood inspiration Gordie Howe. Later, he switched to 9, which became Hull’s identity. 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.Luckily, Bobby Hull had an impressive start in shu debut year wearing the numbers 16 and 7 for the Chicago Blackhawks where he finished second in the Calder Memorial Trophy. 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.” 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. 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.
Bobby Hull in the dressing room beside the Stanley Cup after Chicago defeated the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit on April 16, 1961. 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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