Blackhawks Legend Bobby Hull Receives Devastating Diagnosis of CTE 2 Years After His Death
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Hockey Hall of Fame Legend Bobby Hull has been diagnosed with CTE, two years after his death at the age of 84.
The Concussion Legacy Foundation and Hull's widow launched an investigation after his passing and now, two years later, it is noted that Bobby Hull is the most notable NHL player linked to the brain disease.
CTE is caused by repeated head trauma, Hull reportedly pledged to have his brain donated to science.
«Seeing the pain and heartache suffered by his lifetime friend Stan Mikita's family, Bobby felt strongly no other family should have to endure CTE,» Hull's wife of 39 years, Deborah Hull, told the CLF.
«He insisted on donating his brain, feeling as though it was his duty to help advance research on this agonizing disease.»
«He insisted on donating his brain, feeling as though it was his duty to help advance research on this agonizing disease.»
Hull was diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE, being one of thousands diagnosed from playing high-level sports in the past, including the NHL, which is one of the most physical sports known.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and the NHL continue to deny any link between CTE and hockey-related injuries, which scientific evidence has proved is deepenly false.
«NHL families deserve to know that CTE can be a consequence of the head impacts they receive while playing the game,» CLF CEO Chris Nowinski said in a release.
«The NHL still shamelessly refuses to acknowledge this scientific truth, so we hope this message reaches current players so that they, at a minimum, can play with informed consent.»
«The NHL still shamelessly refuses to acknowledge this scientific truth, so we hope this message reaches current players so that they, at a minimum, can play with informed consent.»
He has formed a committee, with 10 players and he has plans to expand it to have one rep from each of the 32 NHL teams.
«I knew there was something we had to do,» Walsh told Daily Faceoff in November. «I think it's important for us to really do research of our own, to create an opportunity for players to understand the full impact of CTE.
You have to understand the importance and the benefits of playing professional hockey, but you also have to look at the other side of the coin - the impact it has on players' physical well-being and their head.»
You have to understand the importance and the benefits of playing professional hockey, but you also have to look at the other side of the coin - the impact it has on players' physical well-being and their head.»
Rest In Peace, Bobby Hull.
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