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Bobby Hull's Legacy: CTE Awareness After His Passing

2/20/2025

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NHL legend Bobby Hull passed away at 84, battling Stage 2 CTE, a devastating brain disease. In a poignant act of hope, his wife, Deborah, shared that he donated his brain for research, motivated by teammate Stan Mikita's challenges. Hull's legacy shines a light on the urgent need for awareness around CTE in hockey.

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NHL legend Bobby Hull passed away at 84, battling Stage 2 CTE, a devastating brain disease. In a poignant act of hope, his wife, Deborah, shared that he donated his brain for research, motivated by teammate Stan Mikita's challenges. Hull's legacy shines a light on the urgent need for awareness around CTE in hockey.