Researchers have confirmed that Hall of Fame hockey player Bobby Hull had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died in 2023. Hull, known for his contributions to the Chicago Blackhawks and the World Hockey Association, struggled with memory loss and impaired judgment in his final years. His widow revealed that he donated his brain to CTE research, inspired by seeing the decline of his teammate Stan Mikita. Researchers at Boston University’s CTE Center found Hull had stage 2 CTE. The study also highlighted that 18 of 19 NHL players examined had CTE, with the risk increasing by 34% per year of play. The NHL Players’ Association has formed an advisory committee to address CTE awareness and support.