Bobby Hull Obituary

I did many things with Bobby as a former Deputy Sheriff I was his bodyguard (Like he needed one)
and I booked some signings for him. One signing I got for him he was there all night. I was going to drive him home and we got into my car I backed out of the spot and poor Bobby was sound asleep. I drove him all the way home pulled into the parking space tapped him on his shoulder to wake him up. I said “Bobby you’re home!” He looked at me and said “It was a beautiful ride”.
I still laugh about that.

Got to talk hockey with you on several occasions. Thanks for all the unforgettable memories. Heaven is getting one of the best whoever played the game.

RIP BOBBY

Bobby Hull was hockey. In his best years he was the league. Everyone wanted to watch him play. Unstoppable because of his skating ability , speed and power and balance. Watching him lean into a puck was the greatest spectacle in sports. No player comes close to his ability and electrifying play! We all miss him terribly.

Love Bobby Hull ❤ you brought me and my father together.

Forever grateful to Bobby... The Stories, The Laughs, The memories ! For six years it was an Honor helping you at signings. The Golden Jet has landed ...... Your Friends THANK YOU for letting us be part of your journey !! Rest in Peace Bobby

Thank you for the excitement you brought to the greatest game in the world. Thank you for peaking my interest in that game to make me play and enjoy the game, my teammates and all the aspects of the game. You never refused an autograph or a kind word in every situation I’ve met you in.

Forever a fan , and enjoyed how nice you were to me . R.I.P. My friend , Richard G. FURLOTT

The greatest hockey player of all time! Thank you Mr Hull, for all the wonderful memories! Always in my ❤.

A Legend. I had the pleasure of meeting " the golden jet" in 2012. Amazing person. My prayers to his loved ones, friends,and millions of fans for this devastating loss. Hugh E Loeser

Dan and I brought Bobby a gift after a game at Chicago Stadium parking lot in 1971. His wide smile told us he knew what was inside the package: a six-pack! It was particularly funny to Bobby getting a gift of suds from two 17 year olds!

I've met "Robert" Hull a few times and he was always a FIRST CLASS Guy! When he passed away Jan.30th I was still sad a few weeks after! It was like losing an acquaintance to me, as I grew up with Him as my #1 Hockey Hero! He also inspired me to play the game I LOVED! R.I.P. Bobby!

Bobby my old friend, RiP, you brought alot of fun into my life, I thank you

I adored Bobby Hull as a young girl growing up in Northern Ontario Canada. My Dad and I had wonderful memories of watching Bobby play hockey every Saturday night. He was My Idol,and always will be. My condolences to his family. RIP BOBBY HULL. There will never be another greater hockey player than you. xo.

Bobby was my hockey HERO as I grew up playing hockey in the 60s-70s! RIP Bobby!

One of the nicest men I´ve ever met. After my father died, he was the only friend of his that ever looked out for me and truly cared about my best interest. I will forever do the same for him and his family. The golden jet lives on

Met Bobby Hull when he was with the Jets playing against the Cougars. Again, while at a trade show with Keith Magnuson. Such a nice person!

Bobby has always been my favorite hockey hero. When I was kid I played hockey at the Elmhurst Y and I remember standing next to Bobby who was watching his son and I was hoping, if I stood close enough maybe some of the great skill would rub off on me, he acted just like any other dad watching his kid. Later in life I attended an autograph signing at a local liquor store and I arrived early and it was just me and Bobby, I brought a photo of the 1965 Blackhawks for his signature and he proceeded to tell me a story of almost every player in that photo. Later again I met Bobby at his book signing and again here come the stories of the train ride up to Montreal with the team. Bobby was an authentic person and he valued his fans to bring them into his hockey world and he always had an added story of his sons who he said were better that he.

I have a beautiful autograph he signed about 1994 . We talked about the Leavenworth (sp - from computer spelling their name ) we both reminisced about them and his playing career . Bobby was BIGGEST pro star in Chicago !

I replaced the photo from previous entry with a much cleaner copy *

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

You are the last Great of your time!!!

Condolences to all the family.

Merci pour tout!!!

Had a great dinner with Bobby at tufanos

When i was a young boy in grammar school Bobby had time for me. When I was in my teens and twenties Bobby had time for me. Most recently when I was in my late 60 sixties and early seventies Bobby had time for me. The kindest, warmest athlete I ever met, the greatest Blackhawk to ever play. He was my idol and I loved him and still do. God is taking care of him. I will miss him. God bless and comfort his family.

I was a 10-year-old boy growing up in Chicago when Bobby made his NHL debut in 1957 and was lucky enough to see his entire career in Chicago....hundreds of games on WGN and a hundred or so more in person, mostly from 2nd balcony standing room. No athlete in history could generate the kind of excitement that Bobby Hull did on a nightly basis. Some of my fondest memories are of my friends and I (and 22,000 other fans) celebrating a rink-long dash, culminated with a blazing sIap shot, the red light flashing and the Stadium going crazy. I met him several times, as a youngster and much later as an adult. Always gracious, always generous with his time, always smiling.

One of my prized photographs, enlarged and hanging on my den wall, is of Bobby posing with my youngest son (who was wearing his Hawks jersey) at Seven Bridges Rink at a youth hockey tournament in Woodridge 25 years ago. When I show that picture to people, I tell them "the guy on the right was my hero when I was 10, the kid on the left is my hero today>"

I could never thank him enough for the excitement and thrills he brought hockey fans throughout the world, but especially in Chicago. To his family and friends, my deepest sympathy on the passing of a true hockey superstar. Rest in Peace, #9.

I saw Bobby Hull in his prime and I have watched all the great players since the early sixties. I have never seen a more complete player than Mr. Hull. I miss that golden age of hockey!! Condolences to the Hull family

BOBBY WAS MY HERO AS A KID GROWING UP IN WHEATON ILLINOIS. I REMEMBER STANDING IN LINE AT THE WHEATON SPORTS SHOP TO GET HIS AUTOGRAPH AS A 10 YEAR OLD. I STILL HAVE IT.
HE CAME TO BOUNTIFUL UTAH TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT A YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNEMENT.
I GOT HIM TO SIGN STICKS AND PICTURES FOR MY BIG BROTHERS. THEY WILL BE FOREVER KEEPSAKES.
IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT BOBBY LOVED AND APPRECIATED HIS FANS.
I HOPE THAT THERE'S ICE IN HEAVEN. I WILL HAVE MY SKATES AND HOPE TO PLAY A LITTLE SHINNY WITH YOU BOBBY!
THANKS FOR YOUR EXAMPLE TO ALL OF US THAT LOVED WATCHING YOU!

God bless you Bobby Hull lots of great memories you will never be forgotten

Never forget that bobby hull showed up in Rosemont at the Rosemont horizon for the Chicago Wolves game that was a great moment for the Chicago Wolves and the fans to get to see him

God Bless you Bobby. You'll always be my idol. Thanks for all the great memories. My condolences to the Hull family.

A beautiful, great man! My friend, who was so good to my kids, when they were young and when grown up! Such a warm personality who loved his fans and especially children! We are heart broken, but Bobby left so many wonderful memories for all of us! One of the BEST FIVE ever! Fishing in heaven with Gordie! RIP, Bobby!!

My family and I had the pleasure of knowing Bobby Hull for a lifetime. To us, he was always nice. He will always be missed by us. May he rest in peace. I know him since the 60's. Thanks for the memories Bobby.

So sad. Met him in person once while working unloading trucks on Plymouth Court in Chicago. He was very cordial and gave me a autograph picture. Very nice man. Mr Jabo

Nobody treated the fans better than the Golden Jet, Robert Marvin Hull. Today's athletes should take a page from the way that Bobby managed to always have the time, a smile and an autograph for the fans that helped support him for so many years that he played for the Blackhawks in Chicago. There will never be another athlete that will likely spend as much time around the public and his fans as Bobby did and anyone no matter what age that was able to meet and talk with him can attest to that. His fans will truly miss "The Golden Jet".

Bobby's fingers were crippled from signing 232 billion autographs. His autograph is virtually worthle$$ because EVERYBODY got a Bobby Hull autograph! He was a generous, thoughtful man. Eternal thanks.

Bobby I remember your reaction when you saw that I painted this painting for you, yes you are worth my time because you made time for me very special, you reminded me a lot of my Dad and he was a great person & Friend I hope this painting stays in your family you told me I made you look too good you are so funny and warm and sweet and kind always generous with your time thank you thank you for everything I'm a bit lost without you and heartbroken I'll cherish every memory I love you Bobby see you when I get up there

My heart is broken Bobby ,
You're valued, appreciated, & loved very much in my heart Always because,
You were always so very
kind, hysterical, sarcastic, warm hearted, caring, & REAL Friend
Thankyou for being so generous with your time My Dear Friend, especially 2022
Packed with wonderful memories I will cherish for the rest of my life
I'll definitely get together with you and my Dad when my time comes
Til then Forever in my heart..
I Love you Bobby Hugs around your heart
Rest gently
My deepest respects and sympathies to your beautiful family
Hugs around their heart
Love Always, your adopted Daughter,
Sharon Anne Forde
You were Wonderful ❤
Thankyou for making me part of your hand picked Family
Bart..I'm hugging you in my heart,
I'm so sorry for such a devastating loss..
Losing a Daddy is the hardest
Much love & gentle peace to you all

Our condolences to the hull family

Bobby was my idol when I was a kid playing hockey. I met him a few times and saw him play many games. He was the best there is only one Golden et the greatest hockey player ever!

Talked with Bobby Stan an Tony Esposito many times at O'Hare in their travels thru O'Hare to card shows an appearances great folks bobby had a babe Ruth sign ball in a case I said bob how many sticks pucks sign jersey did u give up for that him always trading him an I lost a good friend in May 2022 George Evans a Canadian like him 83 Brett had a great dad RIP mems

No sports superstar since Babe Ruth was as generous with his fans as was Bobby. I saw him stand in sleet in the Chicago Stadium parking lot signing autographs on the hood of cars for fans willing to withstand the weather, for the thrill of a lifetime.
Bobby was really late to Game 5 of the Finals in 1971, and hurriedly said hello to a congregate of fans as he rushed to Gate 3.5. Bobby saw my friend Dan and me, said hello, then rushed off. Somehow, he stopped, turned to us, and asked if we were "In." We kinda shrugged, and he said to us, "Follow me, boys!" We hustled next to him through police officers, Andy Frain ushers, and everybody else. Once inside, he asked us if we were okay, and we shooed him toward the locker room... that thrill has lived with the two of us every day of our lives since.
We showed up at his house one Sunday and saw his sons Bobby Jr. and Brett (7 years old) in the driveway. Brett acknowledged that his father was home, and even took us up to the door. He innocently pounded on the screen door, then moseyed back to the driveway, while we stood at the vibrating door hoping Bobby didn´t twist our heads off for the rude knocking! He didn´t. He knew us - Rick and Dan from Highland Park - and invited us inside. Sitting at the kitchen table were his father and his brother, Dennis. They all welcomed us and we laughed for 20 minutes, before leaving. Again, the Hulls gave us a lifelong memory to be topped by no other.
That day, we discovered that Dennis was as wonderful a person as Bobby, and that Mr. Hull was just as Bobby had described: a loving guy who certainly wouldn´t dream of bragging about his NHL star sons. Their father, regarding slapshots, said to us: "Ah, these guys (Bobby and Dennis) are nothing. I have a son at home, Gary, who knocks the boards down with his shot!"
For all that he did for people across the U.S. and Canada, Bobby has long earned a front row seat in heaven. I hope he can save a section for some of us still to come.

Canadian proud of our Canadian boy who was one of the greatest to ever play Canada's game! RIP Bobby

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. ( Golden Jet) Hull at a ice rink in Romeoville Illinois he was signing autographs . A lot future stars were coming off the ice so as adult I let them go before me, after he finished with tomorrow stars it was my turn he mentioned that he that it was a nice jester on my part to let them go before me. I ending up getting some pucks signed and thank him for the autographs and thanked him for what he did for the blackhawks. He thanked and said I'll see you around sure enough I did get to see my brother in law worked at the united center as a member of the ice crew and went with and got to meet more blackhawks great organization . May he rest in peace.

RIP Bobby my favorite sports legend of all time God Bless

He always made time for fans, and will always be loved for that!

My teammate, a better friend & always my “IDOL”. Rest In Peace in the big rink in the sky! “King Kong”

My brother Jim and I and our wives had the privlege of meeting the Blackhawks in the 1970s. I saw Booby in Munster in 2015 as we watched the
cup playoffs. He was a fine Gentleman. We will miss him. condolences to the family.
Duke Maroc

As a youngster, I lived for any night that the Hawks were playing, especially those home games heard only on the radio and after the first period had ended. Lloyd Pettit's voice as he would describe a legendary end-to-end rush by #9 would fill me with excitement. Mr. Hull was the real deal, a true superstar who belongs in the pantheon of the greatest athletes in Chicago sports history, no matter what some may say. It broke my heart when he left for Winnipeg, and it took many years for me to get over his departure. Memories of the Golden Jet will live with me for the rest of my days. I was so lucky to have witnessed this man work his craft at the peak of his ability. RIP, Mr. Hull. God Bless his family and friends.

One Saturday in Belleville, Bobby played in 5 games and scored 25 goals that day in 4 games. The last game was with his father's SR. B team in which Bobby scored 3 goals and Dad got 2.

I was a classmate of Bobby in grade 10 in 1953. He was in the Detroit area about 1989 signing autographs at a hockey game in Frazer. He recognized me from afar and demanded that i join him in the booth. He signed for over 4 hours and didn't quit till the last person in line. So very personable. Dave Deacon.

RIP my idol my friend we met in 1972, wk w/Bobby at Dennis Hull Hockey school, above my dreaam, God Bless mike schmitt

Bobby met you several times over the years. Will always remember your smile and sense of humor. God Bless

We are deeply saddened to hear about Bobby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family at this difficult time. Bob, you have been Lonnie's Hockey hero from the time he was a child till this day and always. Thank you for being a great host at your Hereford sales and treating us like family. We will always cherish the memories, especially when you came for a visit and stayed for supper. Lonnie & Belinda Hunter and family. B & L Hunter Farm. New Brunswick

My thanks to Bobby and his family. It's one thing to make it to the professional level of any sport but it takes very hard work to stay around as long as "The Golden Jet" did! I saw him play his final season in Montreal and he was still a productive player and goalies around the NHL's worst nightmare. He was always worth the price of admission and he always went out of his way to be accessible and nice to the public. And lastly todays pro athletes could take a cue from #9,he had some of the best handwriting(along with Gordie Howe)that I ever saw. I've got two framed and personalized autographed pictures of Bobby hanging on the walls in my home. Rest in peace Mr. Hull,you will always be the starting left winger on my all-time greatest hockey team!

Would like to express my condolences in the passing of Bobby Hull. He was an idol of mine. Met him several times. Had a memory of an elephant. Definitely one tough cookie. Great sense of humour. Wayne Gretzky Fantasy Camps and other NHL alumni events as well as at the United Center during Blackhawks games. RIP

I was sad to hear the news that Bobby Hull had passed away...My thought s and prayer s are with the family at this difficult time...I fondly remember seeing you playing against the old Ottawa National s in Feburary 1974 and watching you play in the Canada Cup of 1976 with all those future HOF...I miss you...RIP Bobby Hull.

Ty Bobby ..RIP GOLDEN JET!

Ty Bobby for the childish idle I had...it made me a better human being I believe and kept me out of truoble..I met you at 12 yrs old at gate 3 and a half at stadium.
I still have the signed card..RIP..GOLDEN JET!

Bobby. I´m gonna miss you big time. I grew up watching you play. Condolences to the Hull Family.

RIP my childhood hero

My deepest condolences to the Hull family, RIP Bobby your smile will never be forgotten

It was a pleasure to have met you and known you and chatted with you at the local haunts in hockey hood, West Loop. And, lastly, thank you for your jovial kindness. Rest in peaceful Heaven, Angela W.

My great memories of seeing Bobby play ,,at the stadium , when I was kid ! But my greatest joy was when my son was at game some years back , he meet Bobby and my son ask him is he had Hereford cattle in ringwood il ,,?? And he said yes I did !! I as I you man i Feed Bobby´s cattle that winter and he signed a Hawks hat , said thanks for feeding the cattle mike !!! I will cherish for life thank You Bobby Rest In Peace!!!

Thank you Bobby Hull for all the great memories you created for hockey fans all over the world when you were a star player for the Chicago Blackhawks. I myself will never forget your kind and sincere generosity when the two of us met several years ago. Rest In Peace Bobby...

My deepest condolences to the Hull family for this great loss. May God rest you in peace Bobby. I thank Rick, Julie and Len, for giving me the opportunity to become friends with him. He was truly my childhood idol watching him play and getting to know him was memories that cannot be forgotten. Thank you Bobby.

Bobby and Stan Mikita were my childhood sports heroes. I remember many exciting games at the Chicago Stadium...2nd Balcony standing room only. About 25 years ago I was waiting for my car at a Chicago parking garage and who was sitting in the lobby? Bobby and Stan. I was too shy (grown adult) to talk to them. I regret that. But this past summer, Bobby was signing autographs at a card store and he signed my tattered edition of Hockey Is My Game. Rest in Peace, Robert Marvin Hull.

So sorry for your loss. Marc and Gwyn Curran

I'm glad Manny introduced you to my Girls & I. You were always generous when their school had fundraisers. Thank You. You will truly be missed. Hugs & Kisses (as you autographed our photo),
-The Grabinski Family

I had many pleasant encounters with Bobby Hull including a 1-hour conversation with him in Niagra Falls Canada at the WHA office when he was Commissioner.
When we had twin girls in 1970, Bobby scored 2 goals and gave me the pucks & said the girls had "A GOAL IN LIFE."
I was at his first game with the Hawks & followed him everywhere & still have a Jets jacket he autographed. I also have many pictures and memorabilia. I could go on for hours of all the time he spent talking to me. He was my hero' May he RIP.

Here is Bobby on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. What a day!

I was fortunate to have Bobby for a day of boating on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, in my boat. What a glorious time we had, with my wife Joanne, my daughter, Lisa & her husband Tony, and my great friends, Rick, Julie, and Brian.
A simple four hours of cruising the whole lake. Bobby said, that we should do it once a week for the rest of our lives! He was right.
Thanks for being my childhood idol, and a great friend, Bobby.
Richie Spizziri

I remember watching Rangers vs. Blackhawks with Pop and Uncle Dougie back in the seventies in Oakdale. N.Y. and remember seeing Bobby play. I immediately adopted him and followed his whole career. One time I rooted for Chicago and proceeded to get showered with Schmidt´s beer and fried bologna. Those were the days.

I met Bobby Hull when he was making an appearance as a sports celebrating guest a golf tournament fund raising event in Wheeling, Illinois. He was seated on a bench at the 10th tee and entertaining golfers with stories about his glory years with the Chicago Blackhawks. He could not have been nicer. He talked about the challenges of playing in the "Original Six" National Hockey League when all of the opposing teams knew everybody else. When asked about modern hockey, he quipped that he wished that Zamboni machines were in use when he began to play as some of his slap shots wound up being slowed by ice shavings and slush. Hull told us that his best hockey memory was that he was most proud of the success that his son Brett Hull had in the NHL.

Bobby was the most exciting athlete I ever saw and was my idol growing up. Thank you for all the thrills. RIP. Tony C

We were neighbors in Addison, Illinois in 1971. His home was built by Tony Lilli and Atillio Debatista and called the house of lights. I coached youth hockey at the Elmhurst Y and Bobby Jr. skated with our son Mike. Bobby St. showed up for a practice and put on quite a show of puck shooting. Later we moved to Wisconsin and built the Kenosha Ice Arena and Bobby came out to the ground breaking ceremony with Chico Macki. The ice rink is still open and we have that picture with my sons and friend Jim Hogan.
Bobby was good friends with Henry Fleck Sr. and
D also investor in cattle with Bobby. Lots of good memories with Bobby and our friend Sheriffs Officer Ray DeVries. Bobby was two years older than me and his children are the same ages as our first four.
Rest in peace Bobby and you were the best.
Bobby Riley
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As a longtime Blackhawk fan, Bobby Hull was our star we looked up to back in the 60s, with his great Slap Shot of all time! Our deepest sympathies goes to the family, and may God rest his soul.

Vaya Con Dios Bobby Hull!

My condolences to Bobby´s family , friends like me and his multitude of fans. For
My money he was the best ever, some would argue for his pal Gordy, but for me, the strength, power, shot and speed belonged to the Golden Jet. Our paths intertwined back to the days in the `60s when he was the spokesman for Holloway candy in Chicago. He was pals with their President Johm Hoermann for whom my Grandma Mayne LoBello was Executive Secretary. She would see him when the two men would go out to lunch and always report back to me. Decades later I was able to reunite the two men and I understand they had quite a chat reminiscing. I began a friendship with Bobby and he came to several of my firms corporate and in-house events. We last had a small dinner at Erie Street with my three sons and a buddy. He was so entertaining and great with the young people. He will be missed. One of a kind.

Bobby Hull (The Golden Jet) was one of the best hockey players .Nobody will ever equal him . We got to know him when he brought cattle down to Quebec and had Art Bennett sell them . He was a truly nice man . We want to give our most sincere sympathies to the entire Hull family . RIP Bobby !! He is now confusing goalies up in heaven .

Rest in Peace Bobby . You're a legend in heaven . Our condolences to your family.

Bobby you will always be remembered with fondness. Thank you for showing us how good hockey is.

My brother Mike and I grew up in Chicago in the 1960s and were big fans of the Blackhawks and Bobby Hull. Years later, Mike was playing frisbee at his in-laws in Minnesota and tried to catch the frisbee. Unfortunately, he tripped and fell in to a brick barbeque and smashed his mouth losing some teeth. When Mike told me about his injury, I thought of Bobby Hull. To cheer up Mike, I called the Winnipeg Jets Office and told the Jets representative that my brother and I were big fans of Bobby Hull. Weeks later, my brother called me to tell me that he received an autographed photo from Bobby Hull. The photo read "Dear Mike Next time try hockey. It's safer. Best Wishes Bobby Hull". I always tell family and friends about the story. Always remember Bobby Hull's kindness. Always remember the Golden Jet!
Sincerely,
Jim Berger
Photo of Me and Brett Hull at the NHL All Star Game in Los Angeles.

You did a lot for us and you helped my beloved wife when she needed it most. To us you are q legend always.
Jon and Jenea and Family

Many years ago my brother Mike was playing catch with a frisbee. Unfortunately, as he ran after the frisbee, he fell hitting his mouth on a brick barbeque. He lost some teeth.
Growing up in Chicago in the 1960s, Mike and I were big fans of the Blackhawks and Bobby Hull. When I heard about my brother Mike's condition, I thought of Bobby Hull. At that time Bobby Hull was with the Winnipeg Jets. I called the Jets Office to let them know about my brother and how we were big fans of Bobby Hull. Sometime later my brother called me and told me that he received an autographed photo from Bobby Hull. The photo read, " Hi Mike Next time try hockey. It's safer". I will also tell everyone about Bobby Hull and his kindness. He'll always be the Golden Jet!