84% of Deceased NHL Players Had CTE: Bobby Hull's Brain Donation Reveals Stage 2 CTE

Bobby Hull, the legendary Chicago Blackhawks forward, was diagnosed with Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death in 2023 at age 84. Hull, who scored 610 goals in the NHL and 303 in the WHA, had been experiencing short-term memory loss and impaired judgment. His decision to donate his brain was influenced by the suffering of his teammate Stan Mikita. CTE, a degenerative brain disease, can only be diagnosed posthumously. A recent study showed that 18 out of 19 deceased NHL players had CTE, with the risk increasing by 34% for each year of hockey played. The NHL Players’ Association has formed an advisory committee to educate players about CTE and concussion risks.

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