To become a legend, a hockey player needs something special in addition to great playing abilities. In the case of Bobby Hull, the Chicago Black Hawks famous #9, his speed and the incredible force of his slapshots have contributed to give "The Golden Jet" a unique profile. One of the finest hockey players ever to take to the ice, he became a three-time NHL point-scoring champion, and two-time MVP while playing left wing for the Black Hawks. He is still considered the best left-winger in the history of hockey.

Born Robert Marvin Hull on January 3, 1939, in Pointe Anne, Ontario, he progressed quickly through the minor league hockey ranks. At age 10, he was already considered a potential NHL player. He played junior hockey in Hespeler and Woodstock, Ontario, and with the St. Catharines Tee Pees, where he was coached by Rudy Pilous, his future Black Hawks...