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Blackhawks legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull has died, The Daily Herald reported on Monday.
Hull turned 84 years old on Jan. 3. His cause of death has not been released.
The NHL Alumni Association is deeply saddened to learn that Bobby Hull has passed away at the age of 84.
Bobby began his NHL career with the @NHLBlackhawks in 1957. He would go on to play 15 seasons with the team, one season with Winnipeg, and another with Hartford, amounting.. pic.twitter.com/pOIioAgwd4
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) January 30, 2023
Hull, the father of former star Brett Hull, played in the NHL for 17 seasons between the Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers and Winnipeg Jets.
With his flowing blonde hair and blistering slap shot, “The Golden Jet” took Chicago by storm in the late ’50s and throughout the ‘60s. Hull spent 15 seasons with the Blackhawks, winning the Stanley Cup with the franchise in 1961.
His wicked slapper helped him lead the NHL in goals seven times during his career, which is the second-most out of any player. Hull was the first player to score more than 50 goals in a season, a feat that he would accomplish two times in his NHL career while also scoring exactly 50 twice.
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In addition to being the Blackhawks all-time goal leader, Hull won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s MVP twice and the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading point scorer three times.
He was named to NHL’s 100 Greatest Players list in 2017 and has long been regarded as one of the best left wingers ever to play the game.
NHL world reacts to Bobby Hull’s death
For as great of a player Hull was on the ice, his issues off the ice are well-documented.
Hull was accused by two of his wives of domestic violence. He also was quoted by a Russian newspaper in 1998, allegedly saying that Adolf Hitler “had some good ideas.” Hull denied making the comment, calling it “false and defamatory.”
As a result of his controversies, the Blackhawks removed Hull from his role as team ambassador.
Given Hull’s polarizing status as a person, it led to social media being split in regard to his passing. However, a number of people offered their condolences upon the news of his death.
We are saddened by the passing of Blackhawks legend, the Golden Jet – Bobby Hull. pic.twitter.com/SKuRDwtcQB
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 30, 2023
Bobby Hull will always have a special place in our Blues family. The memories we share with him and Brett are some of the fondest in our team’s history. The entire Blues organization extends our condolences to the Hull family as they mourn the passing of the “Golden Jet.” pic.twitter.com/BHyD2AmGtG
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) January 30, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the passing of NHL legend and Coyotes/Jets Ring of Honor inductee Bobby Hull. The Golden Jet had an incredible career and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobby’s family and friends during this time. pic.twitter.com/P7E7ymG1hG
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) January 30, 2023
The Hockey Hall of Fame organization is saddened to learn of the passing of Honoured Member Bobby Hull.
We extend our condolences to the Hull family. pic.twitter.com/3M1wEvIz6h
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) January 30, 2023
RIP Bobby Hull 🙏🏻 The Golden Jet was a legend who truly changed the game of hockey. pic.twitter.com/1fiLNM3P40
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) January 30, 2023
Sad to hear of the passing of friend and fellow Canuck Bobby Hull. One of the greatest to ever lace them up. Never a dull moment with Bobby, we’ll miss you pal. My thoughts are with the Hull family. pic.twitter.com/4WZAi3YUUE
— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) January 30, 2023
Despite having to miss the start of the Jets first season because the NHL went to court to stop his signing with the WHA. Bobby Hull still managed to score 51 goals with #50 coming in Chicago against the Cougars. pic.twitter.com/gmu4c8suT3
— Joe Pascucci (@Pascucci015) January 30, 2023
The ‘Golden Jet’ Bobby Hull has died. He was a man of his word and when the WHA came through with the million dollars he asked for, figuring they’d go away, he left the Blackhawks and the NHL to sign with the Winnipeg Jets https://t.co/G3e9dEMArK
— Joe Pascucci (@Pascucci015) January 30, 2023
RIP Bobby Hull.
A couple pictures of the Hull family. Both include Brett as a youngster. pic.twitter.com/xfx7qMnWkq
— STL Blues History (@STLBlueshistory) January 30, 2023
My Chicago heart aches with the passing of The Golden Jet. Bobby Hull was 84, an NHL and Windy City legend. A part of him lives on in my home, and forever in my heart. #RIPJet pic.twitter.com/jjcWqYpZqo
— Mike Solarte (@MikeSolarte) January 30, 2023
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