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Article: HULL STILL RESENTS NHL TREATMENT HE'S STILL BITTER TOWARD BLACKHAWKS
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- April 6, 1989
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Bobby Hull is one of only two players in pro hockey to have
his number retired by teams in two different leagues.
There's no question which honor he treasures the most.
"That was a great night in Chicago, but it was even greater
in Winnipeg," says the former All-Star left wing known for his
speed and fearsome slap shot. "It's one thing to have your sweater
retired where you just came into a league and were one of the
pawns. But in Winnipeg, they were saying thanks for bringing
professional hockey to Winnipeg. I was a pioneer there."
That was back in 1972 when Hull left the National Hockey
League after 15 years with the Chicago Blackhawks to become the
premier player with the ...