Bobby Hull (NHL Legend) - On This Day

Full Name: Robert Marvin Hull
Profession: NHL Legend

Biography: Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was well known for his blonde hair, very hard slapshot, and very fast skating speed. He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1961.

Born: January 3, 1939
Birthplace: Pointe Anne, Ontario, Canada

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: January 30, 2023 (aged 84)

Playing Career

  • 1966-01-16 Chicago Black Hawks' right wing Bobby Hull scores 4 goals (his 17th career hat trick) in a 6-5 loss to NY Rangers; becomes the first player in team history to score 300 goals
  • 1966-03-02 Chicago Black Hawks right wing Bobby Hull becomes the NHL's first 2-time 50-goal scorer when he strikes in a 5-4 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Stadium
  • 1966-03-12 Chicago Black Hawks Bobby Hull's 51st goal of season, sets record
  • 1970-01-20 23rd NHL All-Star Game, St. Louis Arena: East beats West, 4-1; MVP: Bobby Hull, Chicago, LW
  • 1971-01-19 24th NHL All-Star Game, Boston Garden: Western Division beats Eastern Division, 2-1; MVP: Bobby Hull, Chicago, LW
  • 1972-03-25 Chicago Black Hawks Bobby Hull becomes the 2nd NHLer to score 600 goals, with a goal in Boston assisted by his brother Dennis
  • 1990-02-06 Brett Hull becomes 1st son of NHL 50 goal scorer (Bobby Hull) to also score 50 goals
  • 1996-12-22 St Louis Blues’ right wing Brett Hull scores his 26th NHL career hat trick to reach 500 career goals in a 7-4 win over the LA Kings; with father Bobby Hull, first father/son combo to each record 500 goals

Famous Ice Hockey Players

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