Researchers at the CTE Center University of Boston have discovered that NHL legend Bobby Hullwho died in the age of 84, he suffered from CTE 2.
CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is Degenerative brain disease This was identified with athletes and military combat veterans who suffered a brain earthquake or repeated blows to the head.
It can only be diagnosed with a posthumous brain test.
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The Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bobby Hull was seen in action during the match against the Detroit Red Wings during the 1970-71 season. (Tony Tomsic-Ussa today network)
It is no longer uncommon to find former football players, hockey players and fighters who suffered from illness at the time of death.
“Seeing the pain and the pain suffered by his family family Stan Mikita, Bobby felt that no other family should endure Cte,” said Deborah Hull, Bobby’s wife of 39, she said in a statement by the way Brain earthquake. “He insisted that he donate his brain, feeling as if it were his duty to improve the exploration of this painful illness.”
Member of Hockey Hall of Fame Bobby Hull welcomes fans during an event on the red carpet before the game against Buffalo Sabers in Chicago 2014. (Dennis Wierbicki-Usa Sports today)
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“The NHL families deserve to know that CTE can be a consequence of the impact of the head they receive while playing the game,” added the CEO of the Brain Earthquake, Dr. Chris Nowinski. “NHL is still shamelessly refusing to admit this scientific truth, so we hope that this message reaches current players so that, at the very least, they can play with informed consent.”
Hull played 23 professional hockey seasons on ice – 16 in NHL, and seven more in the World Hockey Association. He made his debut NHL in 1957 before hanging his skates in 1980.
Hull helped Chicago Blackhawks On two title Cup titles, and was 12-put all-star and double MVP. His son Brett was also a 20-year-old NHL veteran and, like his father, is in the hockey hall of the celebrities.
Former Chicago Blackhawks player Bobby Hull speaks during a career ceremony before the game against San Jose Sharks in Chicago in 2008. (Jerry Lai-Ussa today sports)
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Including his numbers, Hull scored 913 goals and 895 assists.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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