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Bobby Hull

What is bobby hull?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Robert Marvin Hull[1]
Born January 3, 1939[1]
Died January 30, 2023[1]
Position Left winger[1]
NHL goals 610[2]
Stanley Cup wins 1 (1961)[3]

Bobby Hull was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, known as 'the Golden Jet', who played mainly as a left winger and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.

Context

Bobby Hull, born Robert Marvin Hull, was a Canadian left winger who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers [1]. He debuted in the NHL in 1957 and scored 610 goals with 560 assists in 1,063 games [2]. He helped the Black Hawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961 [3]. Known as 'the Golden Jet', he was celebrated for his speed and powerful shot [1]. He passed away on January 30, 2023 [1].

Documented claims

  • Bobby Hull was nicknamed 'the Golden Jet' for his speed and shooting. [1]
  • He won the Hart Memorial Trophy twice and the Art Ross Trophy three times. [1]
  • He played 23 years in the NHL and WHA, from 1957 to 1980. [1]

Questions and answers

How many Stanley Cups did Bobby Hull win?

Bobby Hull won one Stanley Cup, in 1961 with the Chicago Black Hawks [3].

When did Bobby Hull die?

Bobby Hull died on January 30, 2023 [1].

What teams did Bobby Hull play for?

He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers [1].

Sources

  1. Bobby Hull | Encyclopedia.com — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Bobby Hull - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Bobby Hull — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports