Hull, Bobby
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| born on | 3 January 1939 at 18:00 (= 6:00 PM ) | ||
| Place | Point Anne, Canada, 44n09, 77w18 | ||
| Timezone | EST h5w (is standard time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   12°41'   15°30 Asc. 29°16'
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Biography
Canadian hockey player who played as a forward with the Chicago Black Hawks, in the NHL, from 1958-72. From 1973-1980 he played with the Winnipeg Jets in the HWA. He was the NHL's leading scorer in 1960, 62 and 66 and was the leader in NHL goals seven times; he scored 77 WHA goals in 1975. He was known for his slapshot, agility and distinguished and lengthy career as the premier left winger of his day.
Hockey's multiple record-holder, he was known as the Golden Jet. His son Brett followed his dad's lead and for the first time in NFL history father and son shared honors as both winners of 50-goals, 1990. Bobby and his wife divorced in 1979, when Brett was 14. It was a bitter split; Joanne took the kids to Vancouver and she and Bobby still barely speak. Bobby did not see the kids often but remained as close as possible and passed on his love of hockey to Brett.
Events
- Work : New Job 1958 (Forward with Chicago Black Hawks)
- Work : New Job 1973 (Played with Winnipeg Jest in HWA)
- Relationship : Divorce dates 1979 (Bitter divorce)
Source Notes
Brian Clark quotes him, from his mom, 1981
Categories
- Vocation : Sports : Hockey (Known for slapshot and agility)
- Notable : Awards : Vocational award (NHL leading scorer, three years)
- Family : Relationship : Divorce bitter
- Personal : Misc. : Changed name (Nickname, Golden Jet)
- Family : Parenting : Kids - Noted (Son Brett hockey star)
