Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Longtime Chicago Blackhawks winger Bobby Hull, a 1961 Stanley Cup winner and 1983 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced Monday morning. He was 84 years old.
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Hull's cause of death was not provided. The Point Anne, Ontario, native made his NHL debut in 1957 for the Blackhawks.
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He became the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season during the 1961–62 campaign.
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He was a two-time MVP and a seven-time scoring champion during his decorated NHL tenure.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are saddened by the passing of Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull, the superstar of our franchise between 1957 and 1972," the Blackhawks said in a news release.
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Hull is part of an elite group of players who made a historic impact on our hockey club.
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The Golden Jet' helped the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup and gave our fans countless memories to cherish.
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