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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