Bobby Hull Single Season Goal Record
The Golden Jet who rewrote the record books.
Bobby Hull, known as "the Golden Jet," was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played from 1957 to 1980 in the NHL and WHA for the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers. He won the Hart Trophy twice, the Art Ross Trophy three times, and helped the Black Hawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961. He also led the WHA's Winnipeg Jets to Avco Cup championships in 1976 and 1978.
Quick Facts
- Goal count
- 54
Lore & Background
Hull originally wore numbers 16 and 7 as a Black Hawk but later switched to his famous number 9, a tribute to his childhood idol Gordie Howe. He set the record for most points in a season with 97, one more than the previous record set by Dickie Moore seven years earlier.
Reader's Guide
Hull led the NHL in goals seven times and led the WHA in goals once. He scored 77 goals in the 1974–75 WHA season, the most in league history. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983 and named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in 2017.
Did You Know?
- Hull was the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season, netting 54 in 1965–66.
- His slapshot was once clocked at 118.3 mph (190.5 km/h).
- He scored his 1,000th combined goal (NHL and WHA regular season and playoffs) on March 11, 1978.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bobby Hull single-season goal record?
Bobby Hull, known as the 'Golden Jet,' set this historic benchmark by scoring 52 goals in a single season while playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. This achievement stood as the NHL's all-time single-season record until it was eventually surpassed in 1976.
When did Bobby Hull achieve this milestone?
The legendary performance occurred during the 1960s, a decade characterized by tough defensive play that made his offensive explosion even more remarkable. His speed and powerful shot allowed him to break through these defenses and redefine scoring limits for the franchise.
Who holds the single-season goal record mentioned here?
The record belongs to Bobby Hull, who achieved this feat exclusively during his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks. His name is permanently linked to this statistical achievement as one of the greatest offensive players in the team's legacy.
How long did Bobby Hull hold the NHL single-season goal record?
Hull's 52-goal mark stood as the official league record for over a decade, finally being broken in 1976. Despite no longer holding the active NHL title, it remains a cherished historic franchise record for Chicago fans.
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