Bobby Hull, a Hall of Fame hockey player, was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death in 2023. His family announced the findings through the Concussion Legacy Foundation, aiming to raise awareness about repetitive head impacts in hockey. Hull struggled with cognitive symptoms typical of CTE, such as memory loss, in his later years. His brain was donated for research to help better understand CTE, the diagnosis of which can only occur post-mortem. Hull's case emphasizes the relationship between prolonged hockey careers and the risk of CTE, making him the most notable NHL player linked to the disease.
"He insisted on donating his brain, feeling as though it was his duty to help advance research on this agonizing disease."
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