Met him only once when he was with a group of other men at a Chicago restaurant. He was in his 70's and was gracious enough to take a picture with my wife and kids. Always the million dollar smile.
One of the legends of the NHL, the epitome of the original six franchises, but, most notably, the Chicago Blackhawks. The Golden Jet and his ability to score goals made for a thrilling era of North American sports at a time when things were a little simpler, at least. Then, Bobby Hull went to the now-defunct World Hockey League with the Winnepeg Jets. But the legacy of Chicago is what most will remember about Mr. Hull. May he rest in peace. Thank you for what you did for hockey and pro sports.
i got to see bobby hull play in person against the boston bruins back in the 60's. we started putting bends in our stick blades like him and stan makita because back then the sticks we bought were flat. we found out how to do it in a magazine that showed how they did it. bobby hull was one of the greatest.
Nice to see Bobby Orr on the 600th Hull's goal. Grat memories of the Black Hawks in the 60's with Mikita, Martin, Maki, Nesterenko, Stapleton, Esposito and so on.
That 600th goal is an amazing clip. Dennis feeds Bobby a pass, Orr goes down, Cheevers gets beat. Amazing talent on the ice for that milestone goal !!!!!
The Winnip Jets should forever kiss his autograph ING hand and should never let anyone wear his number 9. He was one of the finest gentlemen I've ever met. The fig salaried players should set up a special retirement fund in his honor, because he changed salaries forever!
Great video. As a kid growing up in Chicago Bobby Hull was my hero. When I heard he passed away I immediately visualized him racing down the ice and unleashing his incredible slap shot.
Spectacular video. I cheered and I cried, what a terrific thrill ride. Watching the best and most exciting hockey legend at his absolute best. Now That's entertainment!
Bobby Hull was my hero but Gordie Howe was most definitely one of the all-time greats. Many years ago I had the great fortune of having dinner with Gordie. A company I worked for was doing business with a company Gordie represented as a celebrity spokesman. It was a fantastic evening I will never forget. He was the nicest and most gracious guy you could imagine. He answered all our questions and told us lots of great hockey stories. He wasn't as big as I thought but his hands were huge, especially his fingers. They were like sausages.
Mr. Hockey ( Howe) and The Golden Jet ( Hull). Very different men , Howe was the family man, distinguished, Bobby was the celebrity. Great Guys for the sport of Hockey in very different ways. Howe was the Man
Thank you very much for putting this video out. #9 Bobby Hull is my idol and was my inspiration to learn to play hockey and later became an Illinois Highschool Hockey State Champion! Bobby gave me one of his game-used sticks, a Northland Pro, all wooden, huge hook on the blade would be totally illegal in today's NHL. I keep it in bubble wrap, only brought it out when the Hawks were in the finals , helped us win the Cup in 2010-13-15, had it right by my side with my Rosary watching the games! Long live Robert Marvin Hull #9 the GOAT!
Great video! Thanks for sharing. He was one of the best goal scorers in history. Viewers may like Iconic B&W Hockey Photos from the 1980's including Hull, Howe, Gretzky, Messier, and numerous other NHL greats.
Awesome. I miss the old barn on Madison, and Lloyd Petit. That place was so loud, your ears hurt. Playoff games against the Minny North Stars and Blues were an event. and against the hated Habs. Bobby was one of a kind. I know he wasn't the nicest person personally, but, that slapshot was a mortar shell.
Great job putting this film footage together ! I remember my dad taking me to Madison Square Garden to see Chicago play the Rangers in the early 70’s in a playoff game . Both teams were full of hall of farmers - those were the days ! Bobby was great for sure . I’d hate to be a goaltender back then - no mask and seeing him wind up for a slap shot ! Rest in peace Mr. Hull and thank you for the great memories .
In the 1970s in Toronto my late father had season tickets for the Toronto Toro’s of the defunct WHA. On a few occasions we’d speak to Bobby when he came into town playing for the Winnipeg Jets. My Mother took a photo of him standing on the ice one game and he then signed it the next time in town. I still have the photo. What memories…what a great man.
Many condolences to the Hull family. The Golden Jet was a feared competitor. When him and Dennis were on the ice at the same time was downright scary. I have been a Habs fan since I was three years old( almost seventy now). When Montreal played the Hawks I hoped that Bobby wasn't in the lineup for any reason. everyone please judge him for his one ice performance not what may have gone on off ice. His contributions to the sport were immense. Bobby and the Blackhawks that have gone before him are probably suiting up for a game against an Original Six team. Leafs maybe. LOL RIP
No human is perfect. Hull's plusses were, as we should indeed remember, truly awesome. And his flaws were, as we should not forget, really awful. Violence against a domestic partner, except in self defense or to save an innocent, is simply never OK. Ever.
@@wizardglick1 Closer? It went to Game 7 WITHOUT Hull - if you think Hull wouldn't have tipped the scales of that Cup Final to Chicago, you're dreaming.
@@billsouza4457 Unfortunately Bill that would discount the big number of organized hockey organizations around the northern belt of the planet. But I hear you friend. 610 isn't bad, right?
I met him multiple times as a kid Always a class act Even 25+ years after being retired Saw him at seven bridges in Illinois during an auction Shook his hand and thanked him for all the great things I'd learned about the hawks Sad to see him go RIP legend. You are loved.
Seen him play for the jets in Chicago s international Amphitheater, on Halsted St in the 1970s. Agenst the chi Cougers..as a kid my dad had Sean Tix s for both Chicago hockey clubs..
i was at that game when he came back to Chi. for the first time, we were able to get down stairs somehow and watch them come out of the dressing room, and go onto the ice. if you remember, Pat Stapelton was with the Cougars then....RIP Robert Marvin Hull
Remember when he started out he used a straight blade hockey stick an there were only 6 NHL teams an the hockey season was shorter!he an the players of that time an the great players that proceeded them where instrumental in making the NHL what it is today !!! Thanks Golden Jet!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP🤛🏼👏
In 1980 Hull was with the Hartford Whalers. In a game in Detroit which I attended that was Gordie Howe's last NHL game in Motown Bobby scored a goal a quick wrist shot. At first the we groaned at the opposing goal but a second or two later we realized it was Hull and we all cheered him.
Got his autograph as a kid. He stayed signing them until everyone that wanted one got one. When he wound up with the puck behind his net everybody in any arena he played in rose in anticipation.
he could skate and shoot like a rifle i always remember he was someone that was incredible shape as he worked on the farm in the offseason. He was at one time a great spokesperson for the nhl but he had some character flaws and eventually that caught up to him. Still one of the greats as a player. Hull Howe beliveau and a few others that were the real stars.
Games played: 1,653 Goals scored: 1,018 Assists: 999 Total points: 2,017 Penalty minutes: 963 That is if you combine regular season and playoffs from both WHA & NHL.
i was fortunate enough to be at the stadium that night, 2nd balcony 2nd row on the goal line, it was against the Kings, Roggie Vachon was in net, after he scored the place went nuts, the ref was Bill Friday, Hull kept telling him to drop the puck, but he wouldn't because everyone was standing and cheering, that was one of the loudest nights that i was a part of. RIP Robert Marvin Hull
@@terryslota2224 awesome story and I remember Friday. The fans used to yell at him "Go home Friday It's Saturday" or something like that! I'm from Chicago too. I'm glad you got to see that
@@wizardglick1 thanks, those were diff. times back then, we used to stick cans of beer, 1/2 pints of seagrams in our pants, jacket pockets, because it was cheaper that way. LOL. the beer guys would bring as much beer as they could carry up all those stairs between periods, when thy ran out that was it...i think they only had a small concession for food up there? being 78, i'm surprised i remember that much...LOL
@@terryslota2224 True, the concession stands we're terrible. I'm younger than you, I was a little boy when my Dad would take me to the Chicago Stadium during the Bobby Hull years, as I got older Denis Hull, Mikita, Magnuson were easier to remember. I do Remember Bobby though, I actually remember watching Blackhawks games at the cinema as a kid?? The Stadium must of been sold out and they could somehow show a hockey game on a movie screen.
Hull does not get the credit he deserves. He single handedly raised the salaries of every professional hockey player in 1972 when he gave the WHL instant credibility with his 1 million dollar signing. Immediatelythe flood gates opened with exodus of players from the NHL to sign huge salaries in WHA. At the same time NHL teams and owners had to open their wallets to keep players in their league. All salaries instantly inflated.There was no one player at that time who was not thankful to Hull. Funny how no one seems to mention this hmm.
He started using the curved stick and that's when goalies said enough and started donning masks. I wonder how hard his slapshot would be with these new sticks. All respect to Petterson last night but Hull would have won hands down. JMO, though.
..there is a picture of Bobby on his family farm..pitchfork in hand, throwing a bale of hay. I think the pic was from the Toronto Star, or the old Toronto Telegram. Bobby has no shirt on, and the paper was flooded with requests from women who wanted a copy. If you can find it on the web, you will understand..
His ex-wives are finally resting peacefully. All his on ice achievements can’t wipe out his shitty personal behaviour. Rule number one … men don’t hit women.
growing up in Chicago 50s 60s found out about hockey listening to it on the radio. got out of the service in '67, we bought seats from a scalper 2nd balcony 2nd row on the goal line, the end where the Hawks came out. many great memories watching him wind up behind his own net and fly down the left wing and let go with that wicked slap shot . he was one of a kind, he played the game the right way...RIP Robert Marvin Hull
Personally, I believe the Golden Jet predated the legendary, Bobby Orr, as the 1st, truly modern superstar in the NHL. He had the shot, the speed, the physique, the looks, the charisma...that package, he carried into and through the post-Original 6 & WHA. Not only was he the biggest signing to the newly formed, rival league, he gave them some legitimacy. His line with Swedish stars, Anders Hedberg & Ulf Nilsson, brought a dynamic, European style of offenive influence, to the North American style of traditional hockey. Along with the Nordiques, Stastny Brothers & the merging Edmonton Oilers young superstars, they influenced NHL, lifting their dark ages game into a new era. Has the National Hockey League ever publicly commended the maverick league for their much needed, kick in the *ss❓️The parallels between the merger & influence of the ABA into the NBA, bringing playground/streetball/Show-Time to the boring NBA, can't be overlooked... 🏒 In September, 1974, the WHA had their training camp for their Team Canada and series against the Soviets. It was held in Edmonton & I got several players autographs & photos, including Bobby Hull's. Another piece of memorabilia, is 1962 print of Hull & "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, commemorating the 1st time two 50 goal scorers faced one another. There's no question, Bobby had his personal demons & challenges...unfortunately, his family was affected. 🇨🇦
Met him only once when he was with a group of other men at a Chicago restaurant. He was in his 70's and was gracious enough to take a picture with my wife and kids. Always the million dollar smile.
One of the legends of the NHL, the epitome of the original six franchises, but, most notably, the Chicago Blackhawks. The Golden Jet and his ability to score goals made for a thrilling era of North American sports at a time when things were a little simpler, at least. Then, Bobby Hull went to the now-defunct World Hockey League with the Winnepeg Jets. But the legacy of Chicago is what most will remember about Mr. Hull. May he rest in peace. Thank you for what you did for hockey and pro sports.
Rest well, Golden Jet.... :,(
i got to see bobby hull play in person against the boston bruins back in the 60's. we started putting bends in our stick blades like him and stan makita because back then the sticks we bought were flat. we found out how to do it in a magazine that showed how they did it. bobby hull was one of the greatest.
My hero a true legend rip Bobby!!
Nice to see Bobby Orr on the 600th Hull's goal. Grat memories of the Black Hawks in the 60's with Mikita, Martin, Maki, Nesterenko, Stapleton, Esposito and so on.
That 600th goal is an amazing clip. Dennis feeds Bobby a pass, Orr goes down, Cheevers gets beat. Amazing talent on the ice for that milestone goal !!!!!
My hockey idol when I was a kid. Saw him play many times at the old stadium and was always in awe of his abilities. A true legend! RIP Bobby.
He could score. That slap shot was awesome. One of the best hockey players of all time. R.I.P. Bobby 9
Thank you for this fine review unlike the hateful CBC treatment.
Never met a more gracious superstar, signed every autograph and would talk to anyone.
To my knowledge Mr Hull NEVER refused a request for his autograph. High class.
Bob was so great a personable a never refused me and autograph very personable
A total a** hole with women, wife beater, such a high class! 🙄
The Winnip Jets should forever kiss his autograph ING hand and should never let anyone wear his number 9. He was one of the finest gentlemen I've ever met. The fig salaried players should set up a special retirement fund in his honor, because he changed salaries forever!
That one made me cry 😭
We will all miss Bobby. Rest in peace Golden Jet!! You were a legend.
Great video. As a kid growing up in Chicago Bobby Hull was my hero. When I heard he passed away I immediately visualized him racing down the ice and unleashing his incredible slap shot.
Spectacular video. I cheered and I cried, what a terrific thrill ride. Watching the best and most exciting hockey legend at his absolute best. Now That's entertainment!
Hey rest In peace . From one of John's boy's.! Hey boy ! Say Ole chuck for us .thanks for the entertainment my friend.
Played when hockey was truly a MAN’S game - and he was a STUD !
Then he went home and beat up a woman. Sorry, but that has to tarnish his on ice achievements.
An awesome collection of footage and stills here. May Bobby Hull RIP
One of the BEST hockey player who put skates on.
Now that's a Tribute!! TY! I'm the Greatest Howe Fan but we Loved Bobby!!!! Rest in Peace!!! TY to Dennis Hull and Brett and the entire Hull Family!!
Bobby Hull was my hero but Gordie Howe was most definitely one of the all-time greats. Many years ago I had the great fortune of having dinner with Gordie. A company I worked for was doing business with a company Gordie represented as a celebrity spokesman. It was a fantastic evening I will never forget. He was the nicest and most gracious guy you could imagine. He answered all our questions and told us lots of great hockey stories. He wasn't as big as I thought but his hands were huge, especially his fingers. They were like sausages.
Mr. Hockey ( Howe) and The Golden Jet ( Hull).
Very different men , Howe was the family man, distinguished, Bobby was the celebrity. Great Guys for the sport of Hockey in very different ways.
Howe was the Man
Thank you very much for putting this video out. #9 Bobby Hull is my idol and was my inspiration to learn to play hockey and later became an Illinois Highschool Hockey State Champion! Bobby gave me one of his game-used sticks, a Northland Pro, all wooden, huge hook on the blade would be totally illegal in today's NHL. I keep it in bubble wrap, only brought it out when the Hawks were in the finals , helped us win the Cup in 2010-13-15, had it right by my side with my Rosary watching the games! Long live Robert Marvin Hull #9 the GOAT!
Man I wish we would of had Bobby in '73, ya never know, he could of been the difference?
@@wizardglick1 COULD have? I say WOULD have. And don't think the Canadiens weren't grateful for his absense. Wirtz screwed up - AGAIN!
@@4orrcountry True
Bruins fans salute #9. I was born in Massachusetts and I had a complete Blackhawks uni & Bruins uni.
I’m not a hockey fan but I knew about Bobby Hull when I was a kid growing up. He was a magician on the ice. RIP Bo.bby
Great video! Thanks for sharing. He was one of the best goal scorers in history. Viewers may like Iconic B&W Hockey Photos from the 1980's including Hull, Howe, Gretzky, Messier, and numerous other NHL greats.
Thank You for Remembering the Player, Good or Bad, it was Old Time Hockey, "It's In The Net"
Awesome. I miss the old barn on Madison, and Lloyd Petit. That place was so loud, your ears hurt. Playoff games against the Minny North Stars and Blues were an event. and against the hated Habs. Bobby was one of a kind. I know he wasn't the nicest person personally, but, that slapshot was a mortar shell.
R.I.P. Bobby Hull. I saw Brett Hull years ago in Dallas when Brett was playing for Dallas. Sad to hear.
Rip golden jet
Great job putting this film footage together ! I remember my dad taking me to Madison Square Garden to see Chicago play the Rangers in the early 70’s in a playoff game . Both teams were full of hall of farmers - those were the days ! Bobby was great for sure . I’d hate to be a goaltender back then - no mask and seeing him wind up for a slap shot ! Rest in peace Mr. Hull and thank you for the great memories .
hall of farmers 😉
@@RIUUI007 🤣 Well, Hull did grow up on a farm!
@@RIUUI007 Just a typo, we've all made 'em.
@@4orrcountry of course
In the 1970s in Toronto my late father had season tickets for the Toronto Toro’s of the defunct WHA. On a few occasions we’d speak to Bobby when he came into town playing for the Winnipeg Jets. My Mother took a photo of him standing on the ice one game and he then signed it the next time in town. I still have the photo. What memories…what a great man.
Great Ambassador for the game of hockey. I love that story.
Many condolences to the Hull family. The Golden Jet was a feared competitor. When him and Dennis were on the ice at the same time was downright scary. I have been a Habs fan since I was three years old( almost seventy now). When Montreal played the Hawks I hoped that Bobby wasn't in the lineup for any reason. everyone please judge him for his one ice performance not what may have gone on off ice. His contributions to the sport were immense. Bobby and the Blackhawks that have gone before him are probably suiting up for a game against an Original Six team. Leafs maybe. LOL RIP
No human is perfect. Hull's plusses were, as we should indeed remember, truly awesome. And his flaws were, as we should not forget, really awful. Violence against a domestic partner, except in self defense or to save an innocent, is simply never OK. Ever.
I wish we had Hull in 73 cup finals against your Canadians, it would have been much closer. He was a fierce competitor.
@@wizardglick1 Closer? It went to Game 7 WITHOUT Hull - if you think Hull wouldn't have tipped the scales of that Cup Final to Chicago, you're dreaming.
@@4orrcountry I know 71 finals went 7 Games, I wasn't sure about 73?
I was lucky and got his autograph on Brett Hull card his son he was very happy signing it .great moment RIP Bobby Hull
Truly the Greatest Goal Scorer
Of All Time ; 1,000 Goals.
Godspeed Bobby Hull. ✝️ 🙏
Sorry. Wayne Gretzky with 1098 professional league goals is #2 and Jaromir Jagr is #1 with 1099
He still pretty good though, lol.
@@RodCalidge Only NHL goals count IMO...
@@billsouza4457 Unfortunately Bill that would discount the big number of organized hockey organizations around the northern belt of the planet.
But I hear you friend. 610 isn't bad, right?
I'm from Boston 1960 and I knew his name, watched the bruins games on our little black and white tv, he was a great player. RIP Bobby 🙏
Lynn/Swsmpscott
To hear Lloyd Petit and P.A. announcer Harvey Wittenberg in this clip brought me back 50 years for a moment.
Lloyd Petit was the best hockey announcer
I met him multiple times as a kid
Always a class act
Even 25+ years after being retired
Saw him at seven bridges in Illinois during an auction
Shook his hand and thanked him for all the great things I'd learned about the hawks
Sad to see him go
RIP legend. You are loved.
Not sure others would agree with that.
Hull did all that with JUNK equipment. NO Comparison. A Truly Great Player! +RIP+
Seen him play for the jets in Chicago s international Amphitheater, on Halsted St in the 1970s. Agenst the chi Cougers..as a kid my dad had Sean Tix s for both Chicago hockey clubs..
i was at that game when he came back to Chi. for the first time, we were able to get down stairs somehow and watch them come out of the dressing room, and go onto the ice. if you remember, Pat Stapelton was with the Cougars then....RIP Robert Marvin Hull
Yes, this is a keeper, the old clock, puck marks on the boards, coats & ties in club circle, the sounds,,, the MPH line is back together
The hardest most accurate slap shot in the history of the game......RIP Bobby!
Grew up in Addison IL he was part of the community, one of the greats
Remember when he started out he used a straight blade hockey stick an there were only 6 NHL teams an the hockey season was shorter!he an the players of that time an the great players that proceeded them where instrumental in making the NHL what it is today !!! Thanks Golden Jet!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP🤛🏼👏
RIP Bobby ❤ ...slapshot unequaled
Pure hockey 🏒 player ...all hockey player ...built, to play the pro game 🥅
In 1980 Hull was with the Hartford Whalers. In a game in Detroit which I attended that was Gordie Howe's last NHL game in Motown Bobby scored a goal a quick wrist shot. At first the we groaned at the opposing goal but a second or two later we realized it was Hull and we all cheered him.
Got his autograph as a kid. He stayed signing them until everyone that wanted one got one. When he wound up with the puck behind his net everybody in any arena he played in rose in anticipation.
Fantastic video of the greatest left winger to ever play the game of hockey! RIP Robert Marvin Hull from Point Anne, Ontario, Canada
Nice video!
Hockey legend👏
Bobby was the lifeblood of the Black Hawks.
One of the greatest slap shots in history
R.I.P. Golden Jet!
TV announcer: "he scored 51 goals in a single season...you'll never see that again in your lifetime".
Wayne Gretzky: " Hold my beer".
CHICAGO, FIRST BIG SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chicago boy born 1958 …. There was Jack Brickhouse for the Cubs. Lloyd Pettit for the Hawks….distant memories His briother Dennis
He will be defined by his shot but man could he fly, great skater
"Jet" like
RIP Bobby hull
The night he became the first player to score over 50 March 12, 1966 what a great night RIP
Golden Jet and Big Frank started the same year. No left winger has matched either one since.
The golden jet.
RIP Mr Hull
Robert Marvin Hull.
he could skate and shoot like a rifle i always remember he was someone that was incredible shape as he worked on the farm in the offseason. He was at one time a great spokesperson for the nhl but he had some character flaws and eventually that caught up to him. Still one of the greats as a player. Hull Howe beliveau and a few others that were the real stars.
RIP
Great player! With love from Ukraina!
RIP, Bobby.
Games played: 1,653
Goals scored: 1,018
Assists: 999
Total points: 2,017
Penalty minutes: 963
That is if you combine regular season and playoffs from both WHA & NHL.
and don't forget the three abused wives.....
@@eironwyman8157 The wives never played in the NHL as far as I'm aware.
@@RIUUI007 I see....you are one of those types of people......
I didn't even know he passed away until I saw the tribute and was wondering why was there a tribute ?
The sound of Harvey Wittenberg announcing his 27 th hat trick made me weep....
i was fortunate enough to be at the stadium that night, 2nd balcony 2nd row on the goal line, it was against the Kings, Roggie Vachon was in net, after he scored the place went nuts, the ref was Bill Friday, Hull kept telling him to drop the puck, but he wouldn't because everyone was standing and cheering, that was one of the loudest nights that i was a part of. RIP Robert Marvin Hull
@@terryslota2224 awesome story and I remember Friday. The fans used to yell at him "Go home Friday It's Saturday" or something like that!
I'm from Chicago too. I'm glad you got to see that
@@wizardglick1 thanks, those were diff. times back then, we used to stick cans of beer, 1/2 pints of seagrams in our pants, jacket pockets, because it was cheaper that way. LOL. the beer guys would bring as much beer as they could carry up all those stairs between periods, when thy ran out that was it...i think they only had a small concession for food up there? being 78, i'm surprised i remember that much...LOL
@@terryslota2224 True, the concession stands we're terrible. I'm younger than you, I was a little boy when my Dad would take me to the Chicago Stadium during the Bobby Hull years, as I got older Denis Hull, Mikita, Magnuson were easier to remember. I do Remember Bobby though, I actually remember watching Blackhawks games at the cinema as a kid?? The Stadium must of been sold out and they could somehow show a hockey game on a movie screen.
@@wizardglick1 we used to go to a movie theatre in Niles to watch playoff games, because "Dollar Bill" Wirtz wouldn't televise home games😡
Reminds me of Kadri
If you missed Bobby Hull's 51st goal in 65-66 shame on you for six weeks
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Hull does not get the credit he deserves. He single handedly raised the salaries of every professional hockey player in 1972 when he gave the WHL instant credibility with his 1 million dollar signing. Immediatelythe flood gates opened with exodus of players from the NHL to sign huge salaries in WHA. At the same time NHL teams and owners had to open their wallets to keep players in their league. All salaries instantly inflated.There was no one player at that time who was not thankful to Hull. Funny how no one seems to mention this hmm.
When Men were men. And that means being a man of the ages.
Still disappointed that they don’t include his WHA goals, that’s not a tribute to this hockey player is low key disrespectful.
Kinda…missed the WHA Winnipeg Jets part…
if you add up his nhl and wha goal totals he scored more than wayne or gordie.
He started using the curved stick and that's when goalies said enough and started donning masks. I wonder how hard his slapshot would be with these new sticks. All respect to Petterson last night but Hull would have won hands down. JMO, though.
..there is a picture of Bobby on his family farm..pitchfork in hand, throwing a bale of hay. I think the pic was from the Toronto Star, or the old Toronto Telegram. Bobby has no shirt on, and the paper was flooded with requests from women who wanted a copy. If you can find it on the web, you will understand..
I clearly remember seeing that pic when I was a youngster. His biceps were HUGE! All his muscles were HUGE!💪💪💪
NHL Royalty
Hulls: Bobby Brett and Dennis 1654 goals combined
Howes: Gordie Vic and Mark: 1004 goals plus Marty with two for 1006.
Four Hall of famers
One hell of a hockey player. Not a very good human being... Do we remember the athlete or the quality of a man?
Generally a poor selection of video clips. Too many wasted footage.
I was not a fan of Bobby Hull but I think the media should have left his personal life out of their reporting! Can't anyone rest in Peace anymore
The media can be very classless today.
His ex-wives are finally resting peacefully. All his on ice achievements can’t wipe out his shitty personal behaviour. Rule number one … men don’t hit women.
Looks like everyone just wanted to let him score #51 without any defense whatsoever.
growing up in Chicago 50s 60s found out about hockey listening to it on the radio. got out of the service in '67, we bought seats from a scalper 2nd balcony 2nd row on the goal line, the end where the Hawks came out. many great memories watching him wind up behind his own net and fly down the left wing and let go with that wicked slap shot . he was one of a kind, he played the game the right way...RIP Robert Marvin Hull
Glad you survived the Chicago Stadium ghetto neighborhood.
@@lwh7301 we made sure we got there early enough to park in the lots, not on the side streets.....
Personally, I believe the Golden Jet predated the legendary, Bobby Orr, as the 1st, truly modern superstar in the NHL. He had the shot, the speed, the physique, the looks, the charisma...that package, he carried into and through the post-Original 6 & WHA. Not only was he the biggest signing to the newly formed, rival league, he gave them some legitimacy. His line with Swedish stars, Anders Hedberg & Ulf Nilsson, brought a dynamic, European style of offenive influence, to the North American style of traditional hockey. Along with the Nordiques, Stastny Brothers & the merging Edmonton Oilers young superstars, they influenced NHL, lifting their dark ages game into a new era. Has the National Hockey League ever publicly commended the maverick league for their much needed, kick in the *ss❓️The parallels between the merger & influence of the ABA into the NBA, bringing playground/streetball/Show-Time to the boring NBA, can't be overlooked...
🏒 In September, 1974, the WHA had their training camp for their Team Canada and series against the Soviets. It was held in Edmonton & I got several players autographs & photos, including Bobby Hull's. Another piece of memorabilia, is 1962 print of Hull & "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, commemorating the 1st time two 50 goal scorers faced one another.
There's no question, Bobby had his personal demons & challenges...unfortunately, his family was affected.
🇨🇦
Excellent synopsis! 👍🏻
Yes #9 did predate #4 as the 1st superstar. This is from someone who took slap shots from #4 in 1970 at his sports camp in Orillia.