NHL Hall of Famer Bobby Hull dies – Boston 25 News

Bobby Hull FILE PHOTO: Former player Bobby Hull of the Chicago Blackhawks waves to the crowd during the Blackhawks Victory Parade and Rally on June 28, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.

Generations of Chicagoans were dazzled by Bobby’s shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership that led to 604 career goals, a franchise record that remains to this day.

But it took a few days for him to score his first goal, which came on Oct.

Hull, following the lead of teammate Stan Mikita, was known to curve his hockey stick blade.

Bobby Hull left the Blackhawks to join the Winnipeg Jets as a player and coach in the first $1 million contract in sports history in 1972.

I regret that some jerks came along on my coattails and got paid for doing nothing.

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