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Bobby Hull

Athlete

Born: Died: Canadian

Robert Marvin Hull (January 3, 1939 – January 30, 2023) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His blond hair, skating speed, end-to-end rushes, and ability to shoot the puck at very high velocity all earned him the nickname "the Golden Jet". His talents were such that an opposing player was often assigned just to shadow him.

During his 23-year playing career, from 1957 to 1980, he played in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers. He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player twice and the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading point scorer three times, while helping the Black Hawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961. He also led the WHA's Winnipeg Jets to Avco Cup championships in 1976 and 1978.

Notable For

Canadian ice hockey player

Bobby Hull's Historical Timeline

  1. Bobby Hull is born

    Bobby Hull, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1939-01-03.

  2. Chicago Black Hawks' right wing Bobby Hull scores 4 goals (his 17th career hat trick) in a 6-5 loss to NY Rangers; becom

    Chicago Black Hawks' right wing Bobby Hull scores 4 goals (his 17th career hat trick) in a 6-5 loss to NY Rangers; becomes the first player in team history to score 300 goals

Associated Historical Events

birth

Bobby Hull is born

Bobby Hull, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1939-01-03.

Chicago Black Hawks' right wing Bobby Hull scores 4 goals (his 17th career hat trick) in a 6-5 loss to NY Rangers; becom

Chicago Black Hawks' right wing Bobby Hull scores 4 goals (his 17th career hat trick) in a 6-5 loss to NY Rangers; becomes the first player in team history to score 300 goals

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bobby Hull born?
Bobby Hull was born on 1939-01-03 (Canadian).
What is Bobby Hull known for?
Canadian ice hockey player
What historical events involved Bobby Hull?
Bobby Hull was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Bobby Hull is born, Chicago Black Hawks' right wing Bobby Hull scores 4 goals (his 17th career hat trick) in a 6-5 loss to NY Rangers; becom.
When did Bobby Hull die?
Bobby Hull died on 2023-01-01.

Related Years

19391966