I agree.
For comparison's sake, I'll bring up Evander Kane. Kane wore the #9 like Hull, and his problems have been well documented. However, for the past year he seems to have emerged from rock bottom in Edmonton. If Kane reformed, and became a model citizen, then I certainly am willing to forgive him for his transgressions in Winnipeg, Buffalo, and other places.
What kinds of society would we be, if one were to behave poorly for a number of years, then attempt to turn the page, and better themselves, only for society to slam the door on their face, and prevent them from the tools to rehabilitation? Wab Kinew may be our next Premier, and he certainly was no choir boy for a prolonged period of time.
Hull was a God-like figure in Manitoba in the 70s and 80s. His flaws started to emerge after the Russian newspaper interview and the ESPN documentary, where his ex-wife went public in regards to the domestic abuse allegations. I could be wrong, but it appears the last time Bobby Hull was in any kind of trouble with spousal abuse was the mid 80s, nearly 40 years ago.
Hopefully he reformed later in life, but I was not close to him and will never know. I don't see the point of trashing anyone in death, unless one were to go out of their way to make Hull look like a role model and pillar of the community. The man obviously had problems and personal demons throughout his life. However, he did do many good, charitable things, and interacted well in the community for most of his life.
