Dennis William Hull was born on November 19,1944 and is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played most of his career for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League.
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11 Facts About Dennis Hull
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Dennis Hull is the brother of Bobby Hull and uncle of Brett Hull and Bart Hull.
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Dennis Hull emerged as a star player on his own, scoring over 300 goals in his own right, and earning the nickname "the Silver Jet".
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When Bobby was excluded from the 1972 Summit Series because he played in the WHA, Dennis Hull initially planned to boycott the event as well as a show of support for his brother, but Bobby persuaded him to stay on Team Canada.
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Dennis Hull was named a Second Team All-Star and played in five NHL All-Star Games.
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Dennis Hull recorded seasons of 40,30,39 and 29 goals from 1971 through 1974.
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Dennis Hull was instrumental in Chicago's appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals that season.
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Dennis Hull led the team with 9 goals and 15 assists for 24 points, finishing second in playoff scoring that season.
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Dennis Hull played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League, with the Chicago Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings.
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Dennis Hull then taught at Ridley College and then became Athletic Director of Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
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Dennis Hull has written a book entitled "The Third Best Hull" which contains entertaining and often hilarious memoirs of his hockey career.
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