Bobby Hull, Hall of Fame forward and Blackhawks legend, diagnosed with CTE following his death

Bobby Hull, Stanley Cup champion and Hockey’s fame fall, had CTE when he died at the age of 84 in 2023, Said his widow in a statement. Researchers at the CTE Center of the University of Boston found that Hull suffered from phase 2 CTE at the time of his death.

Hull’s widow, Deborah, said that Bobby considered it important to give his brain to research after seeing his Hall of Famer and his teammate of Chicago Blackhawks, Stan Mikita, suffers the effects of CTE later in life.

“Seeing the pain and pain that suffers from his life in his life Stan Mikita, Bobby felt strongly any other family who should endure CTE,” Deborah Hull said in a statement. “He insisted on giving his brain, feeling -as if it were his duty to help advance the research on this agonic disease.”

Hull, also known as “El Jet Golden” on his game days, spent 16 seasons in the NHL. During this time, Hull scored 610 goals and pointed to 560 assists. Hull was a two -time MVP and helped drive the Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup in 1961.

Ann McKEE, the director of the CTE center of the University of Boston, expressed his thanks for the decision of the Hull family. He also said that researchers “encourage retired players and their families to receive help and care if they are worried about CTE, as we are learning to effectively treat symptoms, especially in the middle life.”

The CTE’s awareness has increased in recent years after several prominent players were posthumously diagnosed, including Bob Probert, Derek Boogard and Wade Belak.