He had 13 goals and 34 assists in his first campaign with the team, finishing second in the Calder Trophy race for rookie of the year.
Bobby won in 1964-1966, while Brett won in 1990-1991.īobby Hull helped the Blackhawks return to the top of the NHL after they were one of the worst teams in the league for years before his debut during the 1957-58 season. Bobby and Brett each won the Hart Trophy as league MVP, becoming the first father-son duo to accomplish the feat. Hull's brother, Dennis, played for Chicago for most of his 14 years in the league, and Bobby's son, Brett, spent 19 years in the NHL. Hull scored the 400th and 401st goals of his career during the game. His connection to our fans was special and irreplaceable." Bobby Hull (9) of the Chicago Blackhawks skates down the ice with the puck during a hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Chicago, Ill. "When I assumed leadership of the organization upon my father's passing in 2007, one of my first priorities was to meet with Bobby to convince him to come back as an ambassador of the team. He was a beloved member of the Blackhawks family," team owner Rocky Wirtz said in a statement.
"Bobby Hull will always be remembered as one of the greatest Blackhawks players of all time.
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