Bobby Hull, NHL Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend, dies at 84
Source: CBS
Bobby Hull, a Hall of Fame winger and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died. He was 84.
The Blackhawks and the NHL Alumni Association announced the death of the two-time NHL MVP on Monday. There were no further details provided by either organization.
The Blackhawks said Hull "delivered countless memories to our fans, whom he adored. 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. We send our deepest sympathies to the Hull family."
Hull was one of the most prolific forwards in NHL history, scoring 610 times during his 16-year career with Chicago, Hartford and Winnipeg. Nicknamed "The Golden Jet" for his speed and blond hair, he also collected 303 goals while playing for the Jets in the World Hockey Association for seven seasons.
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for injuries which were incurred while playing hockey. 
Even the goaltenders have very little in the way of padding protection. Yikes!
RIP to Bobby Hull ... one of the greatest from an earlier era.
were estimated in the 118 mph range. I wouldn't want to get hit with one of those in full modern equipment.
Hull and Howe could probably compete shot speed wise with modern hockey players. Keep in mind both of those guys used (heavy) wooden sticks and not the composite flexing ones they use today.
If you look at that film you'll see there're no nets to keep pucks from hitting the spectators watching the game. The refs had even less protection than the players (and there were only 3 of them to break up fights, actually just the 2 linesmen). So it just wasn't the players exposing themselves to pucks and sticks, just about anybody attending a game could get hurt if they weren't paying attention. Was at a Philadelphia Firebirds game at the Old Civic Arena in the mid 70s and a deflected puck almost took out the organ player; he never missed a beat.
In his Heyday. I have never been a fan of his sport but I remember him.
But I am well aware of his contributions to the sport.
RIP, Bobby. I hope you didn't end up in the penalty box. 
