How did Bobby Hull die? Former Chicago Blackhawks legend, 84, was also known as 'Golden Jet'
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Bobby Hull, the hockey Hall of Famer, died on Monday morning, January 30, according to sources. Popularly known as the 'Golden Jet' for his blonde hair, end-to-end rushes, and skating speed, the hockey player died at the age of 84.
Hull, who is much loved for his game, led the then Blackhawks to win the 1961's Stanley Cup by teaming up with Stan Mikita and putting an end to a 23-year-long struggle to win the title. A two-time Hart Trophy and a 12-time All-Star winner, Hull became famous in the 1960s for his wooden stick with a curved blade. The player was also known for his slap shots that were the most feared with 118 mph as the highest speed, according to ESPN.
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How did Bobby Hull die?
Hull's cause of death is yet to be revealed. The legend played 15 years for Chicago with a score of 604. He was the team's lead in goals secured and had a total of 549 assists.
His brother Dennis, who also played with Black Hawks, scored 298 goals with the franchise. For eight of 15 seasons, Hull played alongside Dennis. Winning the NHL's scoring title thrice in his long career in hockey, Hull was among the best players of his time.
Hull's hockey career and controversies
The first NHL player to score more than 50 goals, the legendary hockey professional played for 23 years in World Hockey Association (WHA) and National Hockey League (NHL). Leaving the Black Hawks franchise and the NHL, he entered a historical contract by signing the first $1 million deal in 1972 to join WHA's Winnipeg Jets in the role of a player/coach. In 1976 and 1978, Hull helped the team win Avco Cups and has also played seven seasons in the WHA.
Outside the game, Hull led a controversial life where two of his three wives accused him of domestic abuse. In one of the incidents in 1966 in Hawaii, Hull allegedly hit his second wife Joanne McKay with a shoe after he held her over a balcony. In 1978, McKay, a figure skater was threatened with a loaded shotgun. Following a 1984 incident, his third wife, Deborah filed several complaints against him. However, the charges were later dropped.
The player was fined $150 after he pled guilty to an incident during his arrest when he took a swing at an officer. Hull was placed on court supervision for six months. According to ESPN, he was criticized for his comment to The Moscow Times that "Hitler had some good ideas" but "just went a bit too far," when he stated that United States' Black population was increasing.
In February 2022, citing reasons for redefining the team ambassador role, Blackhawks announced the ending of Hull's ambassadorship with the team.