Bobby Hull
Bobby Hull is considered one of the greatest hockey players ever and played from 1957-1980 for the Chicago Blackhawks (1957-1972), Winnipeg Jets (1972-1980) and Hartford Whalers (1979-1980). Nicknamed "The Golden Jet", Hull was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. In 2011, Hull (along with fellow Blackhawks great Stan Mikita) was honored with a statue outside of where Chicago plays its home games, the United Center.
During his time with Chicago, Hull helped lead the Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup title in 1961. As the top scorer across the NHL, Hull won the Art Ross Trophy in 1960 and 1962 while capturing the Hart Memorial Trophy as MVP in 1965. The next year in 1966, Hull won both the Art Ross and Hart trophies after tallying 54 goals and 43 assists. That season, Hull became the first player in NHL history to record more than 50 goals in a single season.
Over the course of his career, Hull was an NHL First-Team All-Star 10 times and was twice named MVP of the All-Star Game, the only player in league history to win the award in back-to-back years. At the time of his retirement, Hull ranked second all-time in goals and ninth in scoring.
Hull was born on January 3, 1939 in Pointe Anne, Ontario. He is the older brother of retired NHL player Dennis and father of retired NHL star Brett. In addition to being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Hull has received a host of additional honors, including...
• Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
• World Hockey Association Hall of Fame
• Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
• Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
• Wayne Gretzky International Award
• Named One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in History
Bobby Hull is considered one of the greatest hockey players ever and played from 1957-1980 for the Chicago Blackhawks (1957-1972), Winnipeg Jets (1972-1980) and Hartford Whalers (1979-1980). Nicknamed "The Golden Jet", Hull was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. In 2011, Hull (along with fellow Blackhawks great Stan Mikita) was honored with a statue outside of where Chicago plays its home games, the United Center.
During his time with Chicago, Hull helped lead the Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup title in 1961. As the top scorer across the NHL, Hull won the Art Ross Trophy in 1960 and 1962 while capturing the Hart Memorial Trophy as MVP in 1965. The next year in 1966, Hull won both the Art Ross and Hart trophies after tallying 54 goals and 43 assists. That season, Hull became the first player in NHL history to record more than 50 goals in a single season.
Over the course of his career, Hull was an NHL First-Team All-Star 10 times and was twice named MVP of the All-Star Game, the only player in league history to win the award in back-to-back years. At the time of his retirement, Hull ranked second all-time in goals and ninth in scoring.
Hull was born on January 3, 1939 in Pointe Anne, Ontario. He is the older brother of retired NHL player Dennis and father of retired NHL star Brett. In addition to being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Hull has received a host of additional honors, including...
• Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
• World Hockey Association Hall of Fame
• Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
• Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
• Wayne Gretzky International Award
• Named One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in History
