In Memoriam Bobby Hull has died. (MOD - hockey related talk ONLY)
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One of hockey best. Among everything, happy he joined the Jets and gave us here in Quebec City a chance to see a great hockey product. RIP Mr Hull.
That is true, on several counts.
Unfortunately, Bobby Hull was shaped in large measure by his relationship with his father. It seemed young Robert received love and encouragement from his mother, derision and "Never good enough" from his volatile father.
IF you read, not that you will, the Golden Jet was physically abusive to his first wife, not much of a father to his kids (including his two time Stanley Cup winning son Brett -- the Golden Brett -- an absurdly prolific scorer in his own right).
Hull expressed some unpopular and unsavory sentiments in his later career and retirement. Look that up if you want.
Finally, Hull helped legitimize the upstart WHL with a then unheard of million plus contract, paving the way for many NHL stars to jump ship and cash in.
Because of Hull, Howe, Derek Sanderson, etc., and a 17 year old Wayne Gretzky, like the NFL & NBA before it, in 1979 the NHL was forced to reckon with and eventually absorb WHL clubs, which still operate today.
The Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, and Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche are still in business, not least because of Bobby Hull's star power.
In significant degree a wayward, unhappy soul, though an offensive anomaly & raconteur of the first order, rest in peace, Golden Jett,
Bobby Hull - Wikipedia
Thanks Gordonhowe. Great post. + the bold part nailed it.
I had never heard about his past questionable incidents before so I had to go look them up
That said I grew up in the same era as Wally.....there wasn't a lot of TV coverage, usually only a Saturday game (remember Peter Puck ?)
Bruins Black Hawks were on a lot, and I grew up watching The Golden Jet, his brother Dennis, Whitey Stapleton, Keith Magnusson, Stan Makita , Tony Esposito, etc. Bobby Orr was the reason I picked the Bruins.
If I remember correctly, he was first player to hit 100 MPH and as mentioned above, with a wooden stick.....wonder what that would be with todays sticks. I remember his blazing speed, coming down the wing. Back then it was common to rip shots from the blue line and he was frequently able to score from there.
A player who changed the game with his speed and slap shot....rest in peace Golden Jet.
That said I grew up in the same era as Wally.....there wasn't a lot of TV coverage, usually only a Saturday game (remember Peter Puck ?)
Bruins Black Hawks were on a lot, and I grew up watching The Golden Jet, his brother Dennis, Whitey Stapleton, Keith Magnusson, Stan Makita , Tony Esposito, etc. Bobby Orr was the reason I picked the Bruins.
If I remember correctly, he was first player to hit 100 MPH and as mentioned above, with a wooden stick.....wonder what that would be with todays sticks. I remember his blazing speed, coming down the wing. Back then it was common to rip shots from the blue line and he was frequently able to score from there.
A player who changed the game with his speed and slap shot....rest in peace Golden Jet.
Who then, is this Peter Puck you speak of?
His name is not "Peter Puck," despite what they would telll you. The awful tellers.
The real name is Jerry Korab,
Jerry Korab - Wikipedia
who brought a caring touch, as well as chronic H Type gonorrhea to the NHL.
A pioneer, as it were.
btw,
Hull was obviously not in Gordie's class. Put it this way, when he was a kid, Bobby Hull ventured to ask for Gordie's autograph.
Stan Mikita, who sadly died without, literally, knowing his name (this despite wearing a helmet when they were not in vogue), was one tough bugger. A Slovak in the shadow of Nazi overlords
Stan Mikita - Wikipedia
He did the rough stuff early on. Thereafter, a two time Lady Being winner.
Go figure.
Hull was obviously not in Gordie's class. Put it this way, when he was a kid, Bobby Hull ventured to ask for Gordie's autograph.
Stan Mikita, who sadly died without, literally, knowing his name (this despite wearing a helmet when they were not in vogue), was one tough bugger. A Slovak in the shadow of Nazi overlords
Stan Mikita - Wikipedia
He did the rough stuff early on. Thereafter, a two time Lady Being winner.
Go figure.
Awards and accomplishments[ed
it]
- Ranked 14th all-time in points, 18th in assists, 31st in goals, and 40th in games played (at end of 2017-18 NHL season)[33]
- Won the Hart Memorial Trophy as most valuable player in 1967 and 1968[34]
- Won the Art Ross Trophy as leading scorer in 1964, 1965, 1967, and 1968[34]
- Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1967 and 1968[34]
- Stanley Cup champion (1961)[29]
- Named to the NHL's First All-Star Team in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, and 1968[34]
- Named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team in 1965 and 1970.[34]
- Played in NHL All-Star Game in 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1975[35]
- Won the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1976[34]
- The only player in NHL history to win the Hart, Art Ross, and Lady Byng trophies in the same season, doing so in consecutive seasons, in 1966–67 and 1967–68[29]
- Was named to Team Canada for the 1972 Summit Series, but only played two games due to injuries[6]
- In 1998, he was ranked number 17 on The Hockey News' list of the 100 greatest NHL players[36]
- Mikita's number 21 was retired by the Blackhawks on October 19, 1980; he was the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Blackhawks[37]
- Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983[17]
- Mikita was inducted into the Slovak Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002
- The ice rink in Ružomberok, Slovakia, is named after him[38]
- In 2011, statues of Mikita and Bobby Hull were installed outside the United Center, where the Blackhawks currently play[39]
- The first player of Slovak origin who won the Stanley Cup
lextune
I'm too old for this.
I met him once in the early 80s, he had only just retired a few years earlier, and he still looked like he could wrist a puck through a refrigerator. It's a fun memory.
It goes without saying what an absolute phenom he was on the ice, and what a joy it was to see him play.
Rest in peace.
It goes without saying what an absolute phenom he was on the ice, and what a joy it was to see him play.
Rest in peace.
08SeaBass08
Maybe next year.
I still have Bobby Hull model shin pads somewhere in my basement. Great player, pretty tragic life.
bruinsfan1970
Global Moderator
He was so fun to watch and had a feared shot, over 100 mph using a wooden stick and I believe he started using a curved blade. Bobby was great to his fans as he would sign an autograph when asked. A gentleman and great, great hockey player. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Bobby!!!
BruinsFanSince94
The Perfect Fan ™
Another example of the NHL shooting it self in the foot , he should have been allowed to play , Wirtz and other greedy owners did not want to give the new league any credibility ...........Oh I forgot mention the ever corrupt Alan Eagleson..........
Dennis Bonvie
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Dennis Bonvie
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Who then, is this Peter Puck you speak of?
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His name is not "Peter Puck," despite what they would telll you. The awful tellers.
The real name is Jerry Korab,
Jerry Korab - Wikipedia
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who brought a caring touch, as well as chronic H Type gonorrhea to the NHL.
A pioneer, as it were.
What is this all about?
Dennis Bonvie
Registered User
btw,
Hull was obviously not in Gordie's class. Put it this way, when he was a kid, Bobby Hull ventured to ask for Gordie's autograph.
Stan Mikita, who sadly died without, literally, knowing his name (this despite wearing a helmet when they were not in vogue), was one tough bugger. A Slovak in the shadow of Nazi overlords
Stan Mikita - Wikipedia
He did the rough stuff early on. Thereafter, a two time Lady Being winner.
Go figure.
Awards and accomplishments[ed
it]
- Ranked 14th all-time in points, 18th in assists, 31st in goals, and 40th in games played (at end of 2017-18 NHL season)[33]
- Won the Hart Memorial Trophy as most valuable player in 1967 and 1968[34]
- Won the Art Ross Trophy as leading scorer in 1964, 1965, 1967, and 1968[34]
- Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1967 and 1968[34]
- Stanley Cup champion (1961)[29]
- Named to the NHL's First All-Star Team in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, and 1968[34]
- Named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team in 1965 and 1970.[34]
- Played in NHL All-Star Game in 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1975[35]
- Won the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1976[34]
- The only player in NHL history to win the Hart, Art Ross, and Lady Byng trophies in the same season, doing so in consecutive seasons, in 1966–67 and 1967–68[29]
- Was named to Team Canada for the 1972 Summit Series, but only played two games due to injuries[6]
- In 1998, he was ranked number 17 on The Hockey News' list of the 100 greatest NHL players[36]
- Mikita's number 21 was retired by the Blackhawks on October 19, 1980; he was the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Blackhawks[37]
- Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983[17]
- Mikita was inducted into the Slovak Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002
- The ice rink in Ružomberok, Slovakia, is named after him[38]
- In 2011, statues of Mikita and Bobby Hull were installed outside the United Center, where the Blackhawks currently play[39]
- The first player of Slovak origin who won the Stanley Cup
Many believe Hull to be the 5th greatest player of all-time.
If he's not in Gordie's class, he's awfully close.
RIP to a legend. i was fortunate to see him live his last year in the NHL. i was a young kid (11 or 12 years old) but knew all about bobby hull from watching him on tv and reading about him. he was scary to see coming down the wing toward our goalie getting ready to unload that huge shot he had.
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quietbruinfan
Salt and light
Me too, though I switch Gretzky and Howe, but those are the five. I only saw bits and pieces of Hull, starting in his WHA years. However, I don't think anyone has ever matched his combo of great speed and awesome strength. He was only a little above average at stickhandling and passing ,but when you can push the puck down the wing, get to it faster than anyone else, outmuscle everyone else, and shoot it harder than anyone else, you win the battle. Richer reminded me of him some as did a peak Neely as a slower version.
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quietbruinfan
Salt and light
Gordon beat me to "offensive anomaly", I swear lol. Great stuff.
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Dollar Bill Wirtz,
Bill Wirtz - Wikipedia
The incompetent, stupid, cupidinous and truly awful Norris family that owned the Red Wings when I was a kid and drove the club into the ground.
Harold Ballard,
Harold Ballard - Wikipedia
The Eagle, a candidate for Worst Shameless Scumbag in All of Professional Sport, Which Is Saying Something,
Alan Eagleson - Wikipedia
Russ Conway deserves a knighthood.
Jeremy Jacobs, of whom the less said, the better.
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