Bobby Hull

When Bobby Hull joined the Chicago Blackhawks as an 18 year old during the 1957-58 season, the Blackhawks had pathetically missed the playoffs for 11 of the past 12 seasons. As Hull developed into one of the game's deadliest scorers, the Chicago franchise was rejuvenated with a winning attitude and one of the greatest hockey legends of all time. In 1961, Hull led the Hawks to the Stanley Cup, sadly the only one for The Golden Jet, whose Hall of Fame career deserved more etchings on the storied trophy. For 16 seasons, Hull's muscular frame, devastating slapshot, and blazing speed dominated the NHL, allowing him to become the third player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a single season and to net 610 career NHL goals. In fact, Hull led the NHL in goals 7 times and in points 3 times. Hull topped the century mark with 107 points during the 1968-69 season, though he did not lead the league that year. After 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Hull shocked the hockey world when he announced in June, 1972 that he signed a 10 year, $2.75 million deal with the WHA's Winnipeg Jets. Hull's jump to the WHA gave the league instant credibility and with his penchant for scoring goals, quickly potted 77 of them during the 1974-75 season. Eventually, Winnipeg entered the NHL, bringing Hull back into the league during the 1979-80 season. Hull closed his career that year with a short stint as a Hartford Whaler playing with Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. Bobby Hull was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Few of the game's superstars could match the physical talents of Bobby Hull. The Golden Jet combined speed, a feared slapshot and a powerful physique to rise to the elite of the NHL in the 1960s. Depending on the source, his shot was timed