More Good About The Great Player And Fans Supporter, Bobby Hull

I will continue along the proverbial high road and not be specific, however as I wrote/typed (who would have ever thought an elective subject/course such as typing would become so paramount?!) in a post when the great hockey player/”cared and knew regarding the fans,” Bobby Hull, a man, as with all, con flaws, died–it was akin to “hatchet work,” in many, even most obituaries and it bothers me not really because he was a favorite, but because I feel it lacked perspective.

Hull comes up again and in a big time positive way as he had donated his brain in the hope of greater knowledge concerning brain injuries and failure. This to Boston University for research about Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

In those many obituary notices, his hockey prowess was acknowledged, even that a veritable brook when ’twas a mighty river of power and speed, a la the also so great, but, again as with so many, Mickey Mantle, but not the fact, Mr. Hull stood after games in the glorious 6 team hockey league and delayed his Chicago team’s bus departure until EVERY fan received his autograph.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2025/02/19/bobby-hull-cte-death-nhl/79202481007/

Please click above to read about Bobby donating his brain and to learn more about CTE.

Left to right, long time friends and teammates, Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull.

Bobby knowing about Stan and his family suffering because he had CTE, donated his brain and it is now known Bobby also had the disease.

Another great, Henri Richard, he tied with the great NBA player, Bill Russell with the most major sports league crowns (11), also had CTE.

As I indicated when Bobby died, Stan, Bobby and me a then “Chi” fan were denied the ’71 title by Montreal with Mr. Richard tallying the tying and winning goals in game 7 of the final.

Maybe in a better place, free of the dreaded disease, the three can join others and remember. Surely donations such as Bobby Hull’s might help while still on this planet.