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Ice hockey has lost one of its greatest champions. Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull passed away a couple of weeks after celebrating his 84th birthday. The cause of death is unknown at the moment, but fans are mourning the loss of an NHL great. Hull played the majority of his career with the Blackhawks and was one of ice hockey?s biggest legends.

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Many consider him one of the greatest players of all time. In 2017, the NHL named Hull one of its 100 greatest players. One of Hull?s close friends and a Chicago Cubs legend shared a post in honor of the hockey great.

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Chicago Cubs’ legend Fergie Jenkins posted a message in remembrance of Bobby Hull

As a legendary ice hockey player, Bobby Hull developed friendships with some sporting greats. One of them was none other than Fergie Jenkins, the Chicago Cubs legend. Jenkins posted a message on Twitter in honor of his friend. He stated that there was never a dull moment with Hull and that he would be missed.?

In the tweet, Jenkins said, ?Sad to hear of the passing of friend and fellow Canuck Bobby Hull. One of the greatest to ever lace them up. Never a dull moment with Bobby, we?ll miss you pal. My thoughts are with the Hull family.? Jenkins and Hull were both Canadians and shared a close friendship as legendary athletes.?

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The hockey legend left an impact on many people with his delightful display of skill. What’s more, even Wayne Gretzky?s wife shared a message in Hull?s honor. He will always be remembered for his skill and tenacity on the ice. Furthermore, Hull will also be remembered for his numerous records.?

Hull broke several records and created history

Bobby Hull will always be remembered for being the first player to record more than 50 goals in an NHL season. But he was also the first hockey player to sign a contract worth $1 million. According to ESPN, ?In 1972, Hull signed the first $1 million contract in the history of professional hockey (10 years, $1.75 million)?.

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Fans will remember Hull?s greatness as a hockey player. Furthermore, his friends and family will carry their memories of him forever. What do you think of Fergie Jenkins? message in honor of Bobby Hull? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Pranay Mukherjee is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. His expertise lies in cheat sheets, post-game analysis, and trade rumors, providing readers with comprehensive coverage of the sport. Pranay is an avid follower of baseball and is a staunch supporter of the Yankees, firmly believing that it is time for the New York team to break their World Series jinx. His story on the World Baseball Classic was chosen as an Editors' Pick for the month, connecting him even closer to the dedicated fanbase of the sport. When not covering sports, Pranay can be found watching it, indulging in his love for manga and anime. His fascination with the anime 'Ace of Diamond' fueled his love for baseball, and that passion continues to this day. His story on World Baseball Classic was one of the Editor’s Picks for the month and connected him even closer to the dedicated fanbase of the sport. When not covering sports, Pranay is busy watching them. Pranay is a manga and anime fanatic. The Anime 'Ace of Diamonds’ drove him to love the game of baseball. And that love continues big time.

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