NHL Legend Bobby Hull Diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE After His Death

Mar. 15, 2025

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Hull, a two-time NHL MVP and Hall of Fame member who reportedly struggled with short-term memory loss and impaired judgment as he aged, had decided to donate his brain for study after seeing the mental decline of his former teammateStan Mikita, according to the AP.

Hull’s widow said he “insisted on donating his brain” after his death and he felt it was “his duty to help advance research on this agonizing disease,” in her statement.

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Boston University’s CTE Center director Dr. Anne McKee issued a statement addressing Hull’s results, expressing her gratitude to Hull and “all of the NHL players and families who are helping us learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat CTE.”

“We encourage retired players and their families to reach out for help and care if they are concerned about CTE, as we are learning how to effectively treat symptoms, especially in mid-life," Dr. McKee added, per theNew York Times.

source: people.com