Bobby Hull Hall Of Fame NHL

Bobby Hull, nicknamed “The Golden Jet,” was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. A blazing fast left wing with a booming slapshot, Hull helped the Chicago Blackhawks capture their first Stanley Cup in 23 years in 1961. He famously became the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season, achieving it five times and setting a single-season record of 54 goals in 1965–66.

Hull won three Art Ross Trophies as the NHL’s leading scorer, two Hart Trophies as league MVP, and one Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship. His move to the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA in 1972 shook the hockey world, as he signed a million-dollar contract and continued to dominate offensively—scoring 77 goals in 1974–75.

His combined NHL and WHA totals place him among hockey’s all-time greats. Hull’s blend of speed, strength, and scoring prowess left an indelible mark on the sport.

Hull's Awards and Records

• Stanley Cup Champion (1961)
• Art Ross Trophy (NHL Scoring Leader): 1960, 1962, 1966
• Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP): 1965, 1966
• Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship): 1965
• Lester Patrick Trophy (Service to Hockey in the U.S.): 1969
• First-Team NHL All-Star Left Wing: 10 times (late 1950s–1972)
• Second-Team NHL All-Star LW: twice

NHL Records

• First NHL player to score over 50 goals in a season—did so five times
• Boasted a slapshot measured at over 118 mph (190 km/h) and could skate nearly 30 mph (48 km/h)
• Broke barriers by signing a million-dollar contract with the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1972
• Known for co-developing the curved “banana blade” stick, leading to changes in equipment rules

NHL Teams:

As Player
Chicago Black Hawks (1957-1972)
Winnipeg Jets (1972-1980)
Hartford Whalers (1979-1980)