Pilsner Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thank you everyone for providing all the great links about Kent. They really give us all a better idea of what a fine individual he was. Damnit this is hitting me harder than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Anybody know the reason for his death, still try to wrap my head around this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 One of my favorite Bills of all time. Great, great player. I was thinking of changing my Sestak avatar to Kent Hull just the other day. An excerpt from a Buffalo news article, shows his sense of humor and wit: By coincidence, Hull's plane arrived in Buffalo 45 minutes ahead of Kelly's. Kelly rode in a limousine from the airport to a downtown news conference. Hull rode right behind in an equipment van."The way I like to describe it is, Jim rode in on a limo and I rode in on a load of pumpkins," Hull once said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 What a sad day. I remember that story someone related about Kent riding in the equipment van behind Jim Kelly's limo. That seems so appropriate for this blue collar gentleman. Check out the video where he is visiting the children's hospital. What a guy. Rest in peace, #67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Damnit this is hitting me harder than I expected. same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Anybody know the reason for his death, still try to wrap my head around this. He didn't look well...way overweight also. ---My gosh what a humble guy.A real sweetheart and a real softy it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 RIP Kent Jim Kelly's statement:JK "Words fall short when the pain runs so deep. I’m finding it hard to describe what this loss means to me and my family. Kent Hull was my best friend. A man of great courage, faith and character. He will be missed and never forgotten. My family and I will continue to pray for Kent’s wife Kay and his two children, Drew and Ellen as they grieve the loss of this great man. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed Bills Blue Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 So very sad. A true southern gentleman with a big heart. The anchor of our offense. The pride of the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 wow.... stunned, shocked,hurt,angry, it's all hitting me. the good people always seem to go far too early. RIP Kent,Buffalo and the world lost a great human being. such a shame. :cry: :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Came to TBD tonight to announce the birth of the newest Bills fan, as my second son was born this afternoon. Terribly saddened to read this news about Kent. Older fans loved him. You younger ones may not know of him as well as you know Kelly, Thurman, Reed, Bruce and others. But you should. Hell of a player and by all accounts a hell of a man. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I am stunned....God rest his soul and prayers to his family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieScooby Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This is terrible news. My prayers are with his family. Sad day for Bills Nation. This was a player who played the game with grit and dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Bills website also put out this A few tweets from around the league and qoutes from former teammates "teambryanscottBryan Scott The Bills family lost a member today... My thoughts and prayers are with the Hull Family. GWilson37George Wilson My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hull family. May God guide and keep u all during this difficult time. mortreportChris Mortensen Just read about former Bills great - and I mean great - center Kent Hull dead at 50. How devastating. Always felt he should've been in more Pro Bowls & was HOF-debate worthy. viccarucci: When Hull retired in '96, those covering #Bills held a luncheon for him. He was our consummate go-to guy in that lockerroom. SI_PeterKingPeter King One of the most underrated centers, Kent Hull, has died. I knew Kent well, and he was one hell of a guy. I covered the Bills glory teams a lot, and other than Talley and Tasker, Hull was my go-to guy. Honest, helpful, and one heck of a center. Hull once told me before a playoff game: "I love this team. I love this town. We're all so lucky to be here, like Marv [Levy] says, ‘The men who appreciate where they are and what they have and know they're at a special moment in time--those are the men I admired a lot.” " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This was a dreadful night. Didn't deal with Kent much, but the few times I did, he lived up to his larger than life reputation. Best comment I got was from Thurman: "We have suffered a tremendous loss. Kent was a teammate, big brother and best friend. My heart breaks for His amazing family. My heart breaks period. He will be a best friend and in my heart forever." Former Buffalo Bills C Kent Hull dies at 50 Rest in Peace, Kent. John Wawrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walstib Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 So sad. Too young to leave us so soon. My heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP, Kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockport Bills Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'm only 19 so I missed all the Super Bowl years. My grandmother has been a season ticket holder for almost 30 years and Kent Hull was her favorite player. She loved the guy, absolutely adored him. She is just devastated by this. We had a chance to meet him a few years back at the fieldhouse and got his autograph. What a great guy and a class act. This is so sad and he will be greatly missed. RIP Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I am very saddened to hear about this. RIP Kent Hull You will never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Wow lost for words, RIP Kent and condolences to your family and friends. All these 90s team guys are my age (Kent a year younger), makes one think about mortality even more. I am not sure if it is in a link here but Hull came here from the NJ Generals when Kelly was coming from Houston. Sad, sad day for all involved with the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsjackets Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 RIP Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Bills Fan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Truly one of the greats, and that doesn't even compare to the lives he touched off the field. I remember when I used to subscribe to the old "Shout" magazine (pre-dating internet access), I read an article where Kent Hull was asked to compare the Bills to his stable of horses that he dreamed of owning (or already owned...can't remember now). What he said isn't really important to this topic, but it was just something I enjoyed reading at the time, and I remember thinking that Kent Hull made this offense go. If Jim Kelly was the field general, Kent Hull was his Colonel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 So, so sad. I loved watching him play. I never knew anything about the center position until he came along and demonstrated how important it is. Sounds like a great person, too. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Great player and even greater person. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Awful news... RIP, Kent...you were a great one, brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Maybe Kent will walk up to the Football Gods and give em a stare down . " Come on now you mean 4 Super bowls and we didn't win one?? You owe us a playoff birth this season ..." I think the Bills will continue to get timly breaks this season we have some serious help now. Had to break up the sad tone....glass half full always. RIP Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Wow...soooo sad. He was a hero to many of us playing HS football at the time and bigtime Bills fans. RIP Kent...you were one of the all time greats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Stunned. Very sad day in Bills Nation. R.I.P. Kent. Thanks for the memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 R.I.P. Mr. Hull. You were the keel of a mighty ship. Your passing is very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 God Bless his family. He was a great warrior for our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier in france Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Very sad news. RIP Kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 There's really nothing I can add to this thread. It's a sad day for Kent's family and friends, and Bills Nation. One of the all time greats. Cheers to you, #67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 May God bless you and your family! Thanks for the great memories!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 You were the keel of a mighty ship. I can't put it any better than that. RIP #67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Anybody know the reason for his death, still try to wrap my head around this. Betweent the pounding from the game and the painkillers and steroids they likely had him on trying to lead a normal life afterwards, there's only so much a body can take. This is a mean freaking game; you don't see a whole lot of old ballplayers. Andy Levitre needs to start thinking about a new number, 'cuz the #67 needs put away permanently. See ya Kent and thanks for everything. Wherever you're at brother, I hope it don't hurt no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Shocking doesn't begin to describe this...RIP, Kent. Your efforts did not go unnoticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) See ya Kent and thanks for everything. Wherever you're at brother, I hope it don't hurt no more. Well said, sir. Edited October 19, 2011 by JÂy RÛßeÒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I know some of you may find it hard to believe, but Sully brought me to tears this morning on WGR. I guess we don't realize just how close the media gets to the players they cover on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 He was a crucial part of our greatest teams. It is a shame he died so young. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Betweent the pounding from the game and the painkillers and steroids they likely had him on trying to lead a normal life afterwards, there's only so much a body can take. This is a mean freaking game; you don't see a whole lot of old ballplayers. Andy Levitre needs to start thinking about a new number, 'cuz the #67 needs put away permanently. See ya Kent and thanks for everything. Wherever you're at brother, I hope it don't hurt no more. I'd be careful about making any comment WRT that kind of stuff. While it's a generalization for guys who played in that era in the early part of his career, we have NO idea if Kent Hull had issues with that. Unless you know or can reference this as a fact that contributed to his passing, please show some respect until an official cause is released. Using "likely" is a cop-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 May he RIP. One of the all time greats Is he in the HOF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude Man Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Besides being "the man in the middle" for so long, you couldn'e meet a more down to earth person. I read in the paper on the day he signed his contract he rode to practice in the back of a van? Not sure if anyone else mentioned it. Sorry. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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