Bobby orr is a canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time. Bucko mcdonald also inspired him because he was his first coach and bucko played hockey. Robert married hilde, jean orr on month day 1909, at age 29 at marriage place. The most meaningful biographies and memoirs rise above the careers out of which they grew. Nov 07, 2012 bobby orr number 4 other players played longer or put up better career numbers, but no player in nhl history was as dominating or as talented as robert gordon orr. Louis blues in overtime of the final game of the 1970 stanley cup finals orr received the puck from teammate derek sanderson, was tripped as he made his shot, and the puck went in the net. He began skating at the age of 4 and was discovered by the boston bruins of the national hockey league at age 12.
Robert gordon has 105 books on goodreads with 7585 ratings. In the stanley cup finals of 19691970 boston fans cheer bobby orr. Apr 21, 2009 robert gordon bobby orr, oc, hockey player born 20 march 1948 in parry sound, on. Officer of the order of canada a list of 383 people created 07 sep. Robert gordons most popular book is cant be satisfied. Happy birthday, march robert gordon bobby orr march hockey player, defence. As a 14yearold, he played junior hockey against eighteen, nineteen and twentyyearolds. Displaying allstar level ability from the start, it was his talent as a play maker and scorer that utterly revolutionized the game of hockey. Bobby orr scores the first and last bruins goals and adds a pair of assists.
In 1967 bobby orr won the calder trophy for rookie of the year. Bobby orr tops this list of the top 50 hockey players of all time. Unfollow bobby orr book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Orr is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He played as a defenceman and used his ice skating speed and playmaking abilities to develop his own unique technique of playing in that position. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. New bobby orr book chronicles an extraordinary boston bruins. The second is the bobby orr community centre, a multipurpose entertainment facility. He was an outstanding junior player with oshawa generals and joined boston bruins in 1967 at the age of 18, winning the calder trophy.
Now, the single season record for assists by an nhl player at any position belongs exclusively to mr. Orr, including mushrooms of western north america, and mushrooms and other common fungi of the san francisco bay region nat. Bobbys hero was terry harper who was a defenseman for the montreal canadians. Legends of hockey spotlight one on one with bobby orr.
Its the story of a smalltown kid who came to define its highs and lows, and inevitably it is a story of the lessons he learned along the. He was the first defenseman to score the most points in. Bursting upon the national hockey league scene in the fall of 1966 amid enormous hype and expectations, robert gordon bobby orr would. Bobby orr s ice hockey skills were evident at a very early age. Robert gordon orr article about robert gordon orr by the. Bobby orr, boston bruins news, stats, history, photos and more by orr fan. Robert gordon bobby orr is a canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, and playmaking abilities to revolutionize the position of defenceman. Orr s father, douglas, was a packer of dynamite at a munitions factory. Two buildings in his hometown of parry sound are named after orr.
At the age of 12, a scout for the boston bruins noticed orr. Orr was born in ann arbor, michigan, where his family was vacationing, on november 17, 1917, the last of the three children of samuel lowery and louise dunkerson orr. But if a mans true greatness can be measured by the deeds he does when no one is looking, then orr has. Source for information on orr, robert gordon bobby. Imagine if things had turned out differently in the spring of 1961 for scotty bowman, then the montreal canadiens head scout for eastern north america. At a luncheon after the sentencing hearing for david silva, convicted of killing robert orr in 2011, orr family members sit behind a photo and robert orrs urn, telling stories about the murdered. Robert, gordon orr was born on month day 1879, at birth place, new york, to robert orr and mary orr. Robert gordon orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Bobby s hero was terry harper who was a defenseman for the montreal canadians. He signed his first pro contract with the boston bruins in 1966. He has been invested with the order of canada and the queen elizabeth ii diamond jubilee medal, and in 2010 was one of eight athletes who bore the olympic.
Bobby orr is 65 now and still widely considered the greatest hockey player who ever lived. Bobby orr, byname of robert gordon orr, born march 20, 1948, parry sound, ontario, canada, canadian american professional ice hockey player who was the first defenseman to lead the national hockey league nhl in scoring. Orr played in the national hockey league nhl for his entire career, the first ten seasons with the boston bruins, joining the chicago black hawks for two more. His story is not only about the game, but also the age in which it was played. Oct 15, 20 after his retirement in 1978, orr was active with business and charitable works, and in 1996, orr entered the player agent business, and today is president of the orr hockey group agency. Bobby orrs ice hockey skills were evident at a very early age. Bobby orr 1 1948 canadian hockey player bobby orr is widely regarded as the greatest defenseman in hockey history. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Robert gordon bobby orr is a former professional ice hockey player regarded as one of the greatest ever players of the game. Among other records and honors, he remains the only defenseman to win the art ross trophy league scoring titletwiceand he still holds the. With 915 career points in the national hockey league nhl, including 270 career goals and 645 career assists, this defenseman revolutionized hockey by being highly. Orr would go on to exceed all predictions of greatness.
His father was an industrialist with interests in many companies whose holdings were centralized in the orr iron company. Among other records and honors, he remains the only defenseman to win the art ross trophy league scoring titletwiceand he still holds the record for most points and assists at that position. His mother, arva, worked as a waitress at a motel restaurant. Dec 18, 2018 buy the paperback book number 4 bobby orr by kevin vautour at indigo. Robert gordon orr was born in 1948 in parry sound, ontario, a resort town on lake hurons georgian bay.
Bobby orr biography, bobby orr achievements, bobby orr career. A defenceman, orr used his skating speed and scoring and. Bobby orr, boston bruins news, stats, history, photos and. Orr was unable to participate in the canadasoviet hockey series. Orr came to the attention of boston bruin scouts when he was 12. Robert gordon bobby orr, oc, hockey player born 20 march 1948 in parry sound, on. Preorder information for the signed edition of bobby. Nov 27, 2015 looking for bobby orr books and dont have time to make it. Robert gordon bobby orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Home about robert bobby gordon orr message from bobby admissions and hours parry sound area education membership programs sponsorship. Robert gordon orr was born on march 20, 1948, in parry sound, ontario. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Bobby orr played for the boston bruins from 1966 to 1976, and then two more years for the chicago blackhawks. Orr, bobby 1948 before wayne gretzky, three names topped the lists of the greatest hockey players. Playing on a severely damaged knee, bobby orr dominated the series, leading his bruins to a six game series victory and a. Bursting upon the national hockey league scene in the fall of 1966 amid enormous hype and expectations, robert gordon bobby orr would go on to exceed all predictions of greatness. Destined to become perhaps the greatest coach in nhl history. Bobby orr biography, bobby orr achievements, bobby orr.
Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, playmaking abilities to revolutionize the position of defenceman. From the time he joined the boston bruins at the age of eighteen, orr revolutionized the way hockey was played. In 1979, orr was invested as an officer in the order of canada. Robert gordon orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time. Below is a list of robert rankins books in order of when they were originally published.
Orr played in the national hockey league nhl for ten seasons with the boston bruins, joining the chicago black hawks for two more. My story in pictures signed edition preordering bobby. Jan 04, 20 at a luncheon after the sentencing hearing for david silva, convicted of killing robert orr in 2011, orr family members sit behind a photo and robert orr s urn, telling stories about the murdered. He revolutionized the role of the defenceman with his endtoend rushes, his playmaking and his incredible scoring feats he is the only defenceman ever to win the art ross. Gordon orr historical records and family trees myheritage. Although an nhl allstar defenseman in his own right, many best remember bucko mcdonald as the man responsible for turning bobby orr into a defenseman. He was considered one of the sports greatest players. Also in the wellington street stands, scouting for the canadiens, was 27yearold scotty bowman. Orr came to the attention of boston bruin scouts when he was 12, and he was signed to a junior amateur contract. Scribner encyclopedia of american lives, thematic series. Bobby was, and still is, the youngest player ever to be elected to the hockey hall of fame. Bobby orr s dad inspired him to play hockey because he played hockey. Orr had been unable to play in the summit series due to knee surgery, although he did participate as a nonplayer. Number 4 bobby orr, book by kevin vautour paperback.
The first is the bobby orr hall of fame, where his order of canada medal is on display along with other exhibits. Bobby orrs life goes far deeper than stanley cup rings, trophies and recognitions. Bobby orr number 4 other players played longer or put up better career numbers, but no player in nhl history was as dominating or as talented as robert gordon orr. Bobby orr, born in parry sound, ontario, in 1948, played for the boston bruins from 1966 through 1976, and helped lead the bruins to the stanley cup. Robert gordon bobby orr, oc, hockey player born 20 march 1948 in. The antipope 1981 the brentford triangle 1983 east of ealing 1984 the sprouts of wrath 1988 the brentford chainstore massacre 1997 sex and drugs and sausage rolls 1999 knees up mother earth. The rest of his career he wore the famous number four. Robert gordon orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey. Bobby orr,the greatest defenseman in hockey with images. Orr, bobby 1948before wayne gretzky, three names topped the lists of the greatest hockey players.
Bobby orr was a canadian ice hockey player who played for the boston bruins and the chicago blackhawks. Bobby orrs dad inspired him to play hockey because he played hockey. He played hockey for much of his childhood in amateur leagues. Bobby orrs coach when he was 11 and 12 years old at 510 and a solid 205 pounds, wilfred mcdonald was known in hockey circles simply as bucko. Bobby orr simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In 1979 the hockey hall of fame elected robert gordon orr to be enshrined into its hallowed halls. New bobby orr book chronicles an extraordinary boston. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to.
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