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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
15 Interesting Facts About Bobby Hull
Bobby Hull, known as "the Golden Jet," was a legendary Canadian hockey player who dominated both the NHL and WHA, winning a Stanley Cup, multiple scoring titles, and two Avco Cups.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1961.
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He won the Hart Memorial Trophy twice as the NHL's most valuable player.
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He led the NHL in goals seven times during his career.
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He helped the Winnipeg Jets win two Avco Cup championships in the WHA.
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He was known by the nickname "the Golden Jet".
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His slapshot was once clocked at 118.3 mph (190.5 km/h).
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He was excluded from the 1972 Summit Series because he had signed with the WHA.
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He and teammate Stan Mikita were catalysts for a 1960s craze where players curved the blades of their hockey sticks.
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His 51st goal in the 1965-66 season earned him a seven-minute standing ovation.
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He set a then-record for most points in a season with 97 in 1965-66.
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He holds the record for most career playoff goals in WHA history with 43.
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His wrist shot was said to be harder than his slapshot during his drive to eclipse the 50-goal mark.
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He played exhibition games with the New York Rangers in 1959 during a European tour, co-leading them in scoring.
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He became the third hockey player to appear on the cover of Time magazine.
About Bobby Hull
Known as "the Golden Jet," he was a dominant left winger celebrated for his blistering slapshot and incredible skating speed. He achieved widespread success in both the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup and multiple individual awards, and the WHA, where he led his team to two Avco Cups. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1961
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Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
1965
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Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
1966
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Avco Cup Champion
1976
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1983
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bobby Hull.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 191 lbs (87 kg)
Born: Point Anne, Ontario
Died: 1/30/2023
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 913
Assists: 895
Points: 1808
Teams: 6
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Woodstock Warriors Galt Black Hawks St. Catharines Teepees Chicago Black Hawks Winnipeg Jets Hartford Whalers
Bobby Hull played for 6 different teams during his 23 seasons career.