Overview

• Bobby Hull, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 84, was diagnosed posthumously with Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
• Hull's brain was donated to Boston University's CTE Center for research following his death, as he wished to contribute to the understanding of the disease.
• Hull's widow, Deborah Hull, shared that he struggled with short-term memory loss and impaired judgment during the last decade of his life.
• CTE, linked to repetitive head trauma, has been identified in 18 of 19 former NHL players studied by Boston University researchers.
• Hull's diagnosis adds to growing concerns about the long-term impacts of head injuries in hockey, with calls for greater awareness and support for players and their families.