Just Jack Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Is he in the HOF? no, he is on the list of candidates this year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinElma Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickedface Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 God Bless the Hull family. Kent was a Bill through and through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 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. I was referring to prescibed medications he was likely utilizing after he retired (i.e. "trying to lead a normal life afterwards"). With all the surgeries and inflammation he was undoubtedly dealing with it, is very likely that doctors had him utilizing both steroids and painkillers to control it. Nothing remotely unscrupulous about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Did they ever put him on the Wall at the Ralph? I believe he's on the Wall. He needs to be in Canton too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I was fortunate enough to get to talk with Kent briefly, meeting him and some other ex-Bills outside the stadium before Ralph & Bruce were enshrined in the HOF. Unlike a certain wide receiver who is hoping to be enshrined, Kent seemed happy to stop and chat and pose for pictures with the fans who were around. I consider that meeting the high point of that event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky's8 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 True legend in every aspect of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I was fortunate enough to get to talk with Kent briefly, meeting him and some other ex-Bills outside the stadium before Ralph & Bruce were enshrined in the HOF. Unlike a certain wide receiver who is hoping to be enshrined, Kent seemed happy to stop and chat and pose for pictures with the fans who were around. I consider that meeting the high point of that event. ^THIS! As a person fortunate enough to have experienced both the low points of the late 70's and early 80's, to the pinnacle of the early 90's Bills teams, Mr. Hull to me represented a feeling of pride in our town and football team. I looked at him specifically as a focal point to a great team in the sense that you KNEW these guys were the best. I can think of no better example of the greatness of the great Bills teams of the 90's than Kent Hull... Hmmm...I wonder if you refer to the same wide reciever hoping to get into the HOF that was frequently condescending, rude, and mean to little kids hoping to get autographs and training camp....hmmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinElma Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 howard simon just started crying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 this makes me sad. R.I.P middle man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I was fortunate enough to get to talk with Kent briefly, meeting him and some other ex-Bills outside the stadium before Ralph & Bruce were enshrined in the HOF. Unlike a certain wide receiver who is hoping to be enshrined, Kent seemed happy to stop and chat and pose for pictures with the fans who were around. I consider that meeting the high point of that event. I, too, was fortunate to spend a few private moments with him @ the Bills 50th Anniversary Celebration a couple years ago -basically thanking him for the great memories and how important I felt he was to our success in his time here. He graciously thanked me then signed a mini throwback helmet I won there via silent auction, along with HOFer's Levy, Kelly, Joe D. & Billy Shaw. Looking at the helmet this morning, I'm saddened and more determined he belongs in Canton too. My condolences to Kent's family & friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) Godbless his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest In Peace #67. Edited October 19, 2011 by dollars 2 donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhIDunno Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 To the man: Thank you for being the anchor of the team I fell in love with as a teen. Rest In Peace! To his family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. "Ascend may you find no resistance Know that you made such a difference All you leave behind will live to the end The cycle of suffering goes on But memories of you stay strong Someday I too will fly and find you again" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Quite sad for such a good man to die so young. I had the chance to briefly meet him once and chat for a couple minutes in Canton in 2002 during the Hall of Fame week when Jim Kelly went in. Always smiling and never acting like he was too good to chat with anyone. What a loss. The Bills don't have near the success in the Super Bowl era without him, probably a top 5-7 center in NFL history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 RIP Kent Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My condolences to his family. A very sad day. Way to young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smears Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks Mr.Hull for your dedication through SB years and beyond. I always remembered the names of those players who played those years. Even though he wasnt the most popular name, he was an asset to the lockerroom and the O line. You played with the best and gave your best. RIP Kent Hull #67. My condolences to his family. I feel a piece of Bills nation is gone forever. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cincinnati Kid Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. We are all saddened by the passing of this obviously wonderful person and football player. I remember hearing Jim Kelly talk about Kent Hull as his best friend and saw several pictures of the two together at Jim's hunting lodge in Elicotville. Every is talking about his character as a person before his accomplishments as a football player, and I think that is probably the way he'd want to be remembered. RIP Mr. Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 howard simon just started crying. He's not the only grown man to get a little choked up this AM...I know the morning drive was tough for me listening to Tasker and Talley...Even Robi's segment was a tribute to #67...He will be sorely missed...It's obvious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 A truly sad day.......just awful God bless the Hull family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of death is supposedly a heart attack... just got my blood work back this morning and it has me thinking at 38 what I need to do. Maybe in death he can promote more awareness towards heart health... just a positive thought at this very sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of death is supposedly a heart attack... just got my blood work back this morning and it has me thinking at 38 what I need to do. Maybe in death he can promote more awareness towards heart health... just a positive thought at this very sad time. My father died at 59 on his second heart attack. Immediately after, my doctor put me on cholesterol pills and I've been on them ever since (12+ years). I'm only 40, but who knows... It could simply be that Hull had heart issues and never knew it. I know guys who don't take care of themselves at all and (at the moment) have no health issues whatsoever. Kent might have been in great shape, but his heart just wasn't strong enough to last anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 From "Then Levy said to Kelly..." A Hull of a Center Buffalo's 1986 training camp was in full swing when Kent Hull landed in Fredonia following three seasons with the USFL's New Jersey Generals. The free-agent center chose to sign wiht the Bills out of nine NFL suitors, and it took all of five days before he was atop the depth chart and starting in the third pre-season game. "I was coming out of the USFL, and I really hadn't proved myself, and I just wanted a chance" Hull said. "I told my wife that I was going somewhere where there was a need for me and not necessarily for the money. Buffalo had Tim Vogler as the starting center, and he injured his knee and was going to be out for six weeks. I said 'I know I'll get six weeks in', so I picked Buffalo just to show what I could do. It was the best decision I ever made in my life." Hull and quarterback Jim Kelly became members of the Bills the same day and helped the team become contenders three seasons later by reaching the 1988 AFC Championship game against Cincinnati. Two season after that they were the conference champions for the first of four consecutive years. "There were a lot of factors, and Coach Levy obviously was the largest factor. I think the prior coaching staff was more of a boot camp type deal. When Mav came in it became 'Let's work hard, but let's work smart.' He knew how to treat players," said the three time Pro Bowl slection. "Instead of bringing a brown bag to the stadium with you, we had lunches served to us. And you weren't scared about beig released the next day. I think it's when we became a family and a team. And when you do that, I think you perform like that. The different make-up of every player, when you become a family like that, there are no differnces. Marv brought that to us." Rretiring after the 1996 campaign, Hull brought 11 seasons of stability and leadership to the Bills. "The thing that I'm most proud of is the accomplishments of the people around me. Jim Kelly going into the Hall of Fame. Marv Levy going into the Hall of Fame. I look at the things that Thurman Thomas has done. Andre Reed, James Lofton. I'm proud that I had something to do with what they did," said Hull, a team captain during his final seven seasons. "As an offensive lineman, if you're in the paper, usually it's bad. That's the way it is, and you understand that going into the position. When you pick up that paper Monday morning after a win, it says, 'Jim Kelly threw for 300-some yards, sacked one time'. Or 'Thurman Thomas rushes for 200-some yards.' That's where most offensive linemen get their gratification. If you look back, it was a very unselfish offensive line. They did not want to be in the spotlight. We got our gratification picking up that paper on Monday and seeing what th epeople around us did." - Jim Gehman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My father died at 59 on his second heart attack. Immediately after, my doctor put me on cholesterol pills and I've been on them ever since (12+ years). I'm only 40, but who knows... It could simply be that Hull had heart issues and never knew it. I know guys who don't take care of themselves at all and (at the moment) have no health issues whatsoever. Kent might have been in great shape, but his heart just wasn't strong enough to last anymore. Just thinking about it, because 50 is just way too young in my mind- tough to fathom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Awful news. Condolences to the Hull family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The real "K" in the K-Gun Offense. He was awesome! R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just stunning news ... he was one of the greats from that era of the Bills. May he R.I.P. and may his family find some sense of comfort in this time of grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 RIP Kent. Way too young to go. You were the greatest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 ...a short article and a video of some Bills fans in response to Kent Hull's death. http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/Fans-Remember-Kent-Hull-132115588.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of death is supposedly a heart attack... just got my blood work back this morning and it has me thinking at 38 what I need to do. Maybe in death he can promote more awareness towards heart health... just a positive thought at this very sad time. "The Leflore County Coroner's Office has confirmed that Hull passed away from a G.I bleed, similar to an aneurysm in the stomach area. He had been battling liver problems for several years," Sorry to see you go Kent...you were one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 "The Leflore County Coroner's Office has confirmed that Hull passed away from a G.I bleed, similar to an aneurysm in the stomach area. He had been battling liver problems for several years," Sorry to see you go Kent...you were one of my favorites. I have never heard of that before... that must be rare. Anyone with a medical background have any more information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Sad news indeed. Prayers to the Hull family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just wanted to give WGR-550 some props for the great coverage they gave the story this morning. Lots of touching interviews with former players, coaches and media. RIP Kent - Thanks for bringing so much character and dignity to all that you touched in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just wanted to give WGR-550 some props for the great coverage they gave the story this morning. Lots of touching interviews with former players, coaches and media. Seconded for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. pete gogolak Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I remember how sad it was when Kent Hull announced his retirement. I'm not 100% sure but I believe it was just before Jim Kelly announced his retirement. It was sad because you just knew that this incredible run of great Buffalo Bill football and great football players was coming to a close. RIP, Kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 RIP Kent a true gentleman of the game. He will be missed by all that he touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 wow so sad, a great Bills player gone...so young My Condolences to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 One of the genuine greats in all of Bills history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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