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NHL legend Bobby Hull dead at 84

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Hull was a superstar for the Chicago Blackhawks
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Legendary Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets forward Bobby Hull has died. The 1961 Stanley Cup champion and three time Art Ross Trophy winner was 84 years old.

Hull was the first player in NHL history to score more than 50 goals in one season, netting 54 in the 1965/66 season.

With 610 goals he ranks 18th all-time among NHL goalscorers. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. 

"The Chicago Blackhawks are saddened by the passing of Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull, a superstar for our franchise between 1957-1972," the team said in a statement.

"Generations of Chicagoans were dazzled by Bobby's shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership that led to 604 career goals, a franchise record that remains to this day."

Hull, father to another NHL legend Brett Hull, also led a rather controversial life off the ice.

He was accused of spousal abuse and in 1998, a Russian newspaper quoted him saying "Adolf Hitler had some good ideas". The Blackhawks icon vehemently denied the quotes.