Bobby Orr: The Boston Bruins Legendary Defenseman
Bobby Orr's style of play completely revolutionized the game of hockey. Before Orr's arrival in the NHL, defensemen rarely ventured into the offensive zone and the thought of a defenseman actually leading a rush to the opposition's net almost unheard of. Orr was also a solid defensive player, an 8-time Norris Trophy winner as best defenseman.
Other defensemen may have passed Bobby Orr's offensive statistics, but the question remains: if not for the injuries to his knees, how much more spectacular could the career of Bobby Orr truly have been?
Bobby Orr - A True Hockey Legend
Career stats:Goals 270
Assists 645
Points 915
All in only 657 games.
He truly changed the game as played by defencemen and his style and playmaking skills are emulated to this day.
Tribute To The NHL's Alltime Greatest Defenseman: Bobby Orr
Legends of Hockey - Bobby Orr
Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenseman, and is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.[1][2] He played for the NHL teams Boston Bruins and Chicago Black Hawks.
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Bobby Orr gearing up for another rush
Orr's Legendary Number 4 Bruins Jersey
"Number 4, Bobby Orr!"
BOBBY ORR Boston Bruins 1972 CCM Vintage Throwback Away Hockey Jersey
I had a Bobby Orr hockey jersey when I was a kid and I'm going to get one again. Hopefully for Christmas (Mom are you reading this?). Any Bruins fan or Bobby Orr fan should have one of these for those occasions when a jersey just says it all.
We have Jersey Days at work where we get to wear whatever jersey we want. Some people wear hockey jerseys, football jerseys while others wear baseball jerseys (one guy wore a soccer jersey last time). But having a vintage jersey of Bobby Orr just says you know who the best player was without having to say anything.
NHL Scouts Take Notice of 12-year-old Hockey Phenom
Every scout couldn't help but notice Orr's dominance and began aggressively pursuing the talented young player. The Boston Bruins immediately decided to subsidize the town's minor hockey program, hoping to curry favour with the Orrs for the day that Bobby would be eligible to sign a contract with their organization.
Every one of the NHL teams scouted the youthful Orr who, on Labour Day 1962 at the tender age of 14, chose to sign with the Boston Bruins' organization. Orr felt that the Bruins were a team of the future. "They were re-building and I wanted to be part of that building program." Bobby saw the Bruins as his best and quickest route to the NHL.
The Bobby Orr Tribute Video
What was Orr's Impact on the Record Books?
Just these few stats should show the seismic impact
Most Goals By A Defenseman
20 by Flash Hollett, Detroit 1944-45
46 by Bobby Orr, Boston 1974-75
Percent Increase 130%
48 by Paul Coffey, Edmonton 1985-86
Most Assists By A Defenseman
50 by Pat Stapleton, Chicago 1968-69
102 by Bobby Orr, Boston 1970-71
Percent Increase 101%
Most Points By A Defenseman
59 by Pierre Pilote, Chicago 1964-65
139 by Bobby Orr, Boston 1970-71
Percent Increase 138%
Bobby Orr The World's Greatest... Handyman?
THE GOAL
The famous shot of Bobby Orr making like Superman after scoring the Stanley Cup winning goal against the St. Louis Blues.
Bobby Orr at a Glance
Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948) is a retired ice hockey player. A defenceman, he is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He played his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Boston Bruins, with the exception of two brief seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks.
Orr won two Stanley Cup championships with the Bruins when Boston defeated the St. Louis Blues in the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals in four games and the New York Rangers in the 1972 Stanley Cup Finals in six games, scoring the clinching goals in both series, and was awarded the Conn Smythe...
Number 27? Orr at his 1st Bruins training camp
Bobby Orr Career Statistics
Season
Team
League
GP
G
A
Pts
1963-1964
Oshawa Generals
OHA
56
29
43
72
1964-1965
Oshawa Generals
OHA
56
34
59
93
1965-1966
Oshawa Generals
OHA
47
38
56
94
1966-1967
Boston Bruins
NHL
61
13
28
41
1967-1968
Boston Bruins
NHL
46
11
20
31
1968-1969
Boston Bruins
NHL
67
21
43
64
1969-1970
Boston Bruins
NHL
76
33
87
120
1970-1971
Boston Bruins
NHL
78
37
102
139
1971-1972
Boston Bruins
NHL
76
37
80
117
1972-1973
Boston Bruins
NHL
63
29
72
101
1973-1974
Boston Bruins
NHL
74
32
90
122
1974-1975
Boston Bruins
NHL
80
46
89
135
1975-1976
Boston Bruins
NHL
10
5
13
18
1976-1977
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL
20
4
19
23
1978-1979
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL
6
2
2
4
NHL Totals
657
270
645
915
Orr Was The Only NHL Defenseman Ever to Win the Scoring Championship
And He Did It Twice!
Here is a list of trophies and awards won by Bobby Orr through his NHL career.Art Ross Trophy 1970, 1975 - League Scoring Leader
Calder Memorial Trophy 1967 - Rookie of the Year
Conn Smythe Trophy 1970, 1972 - Playoff MVP
Hart Memorial Trophy 1970, 1971, 1972 - Most Valuable to his Team
James Norris Memorial Trophy 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 - Best NHL Defenseman
Lester B. Pearson Award 1975 - Outstanding Player in the Regular Season
Lester Patrick Trophy 1979 - For Outstanding Service to Hockey
Bobby Orr at the Allstar Game
Gives up number 4 in a gesture to Jean Beliveau
In his first ever All Star game, Bobby Orr wore number 5 rather than his usual number 4 in deference to Montreal Canadiens star Jean Beliveau who also wore the number 4 on his jersey. A nice show of respect to one of the alltime greatest Montreal Canadiens. Great Bobby Orr stuff from Amazon
Two Greats: Bobby Orr and Gordie Howe
Searching for Bobby Orr
By Stephen Brunt
The book every hockey fan has been waiting for; the story of the elusive Bobby Orr, one of the legends from the glory days of the NHL.
Searching for Bobby Orr chronicles Orr's life from his humble beginnings, skating along a frozen river in Parry Sound, Ontario, to the height of his career as the league's top-scoring defenseman, who shot the goal that won the Boston Bruins the Stanley Cup.
Orr also had his lows. He will forever be known as a key figure in the Alan Eagleson scandal and for the injuries that forced him into early retirement.
In Searching for Bobby Orr, Stephen Brunt gives us insight into life and times of bobby Orr and in doing so reveals game and a country in transition.
Orr Scoring A Beauty With Don Cherry's Commentary
Bobby Orr Hockey Cards on eBay
Orr's rookie card is out of reach for most collectors, but there are still some of his hockey cards that are still affordable. Here's a few of his cards on eBay.
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Bobby Orr With Stanley Cup
Quick, what do you think of Bobby Orr?
The Latest Hockey News on the Hockey Highlighter
This is my hockey blog called the Hockey Highlighter. Below you'll find a bunch of recent headlines.
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Shows how his knee was diced and sliced
Some Great Bobby Orr Books
Amazon has a bunch of Bruins and Orr stuff
Searching for Bobby Orr by Stephen Brunt
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McFarlane Toys 6" NHL Legends Series 4 - Bobby Orr Black Jersey
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Bobby Orr on Flickr
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Jerseys? Yep, Bobby Orr Jerseys Are Here Too!
I had a treasured Bobby Orr jersey when I was a little kid and I want to get another Bruins jersey with number 4 on the back. I've been a bigtime Orr fan forever and I want to shout it out to everyone.
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Some excellent videos of the greatest defenseman of all time
Orr had 27 points in just 26 games with the Blackhawks
Bobby Orr appears on NOVA discussing his knee operations
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in Parry Sound Ontario
Parry Sound, Ontario recognized their native son Bobby Orr by opening the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in 2003. Surrounded by friends and family, at the opening Orr stated: "This is probably the most difficult thing I've ever had to do - to stand here and tell you how I feel. I've been a very lucky guy. I played on championship teams. I played for Canada. I've won some awards and I'm very proud of those accomplishments. But I don't think there's anything greater than to come home and to be recognized at home."Orr then remembered his grandmother and mother, two of his greatest fans and personal support. "I know they're watching," Orr said, pausing to keep his emotions under control. The crowd clapped appreciatively at Bobby's deep affection for his mother and grandmother. "I know how thrilled they'd be."
Before introducing his wife Peggy, with whom he celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary in September 2003, his oldest son Darren and Darren's wife Chelsea, Orr pronounced July 18, 2003, " ... the most marvelous day of my life! I am so thrilled."
Here's a link to the website for the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame.
5 x 15 Framed Bobby Orr Jersey Evolution Print
5 x 15 Framed Bobby Orr Jersey Evolution Print
5 x 15 Framed Bobby Orr Jersey Evolution Print
This beautifully framed print celebrates the evolution of The Bobby Orr jersey, significant changes from the his early beginnings until current day. Framed in black wood with single black irongrill matting and a decorative v-groove. Every signed product comes fully certified with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Bobby Orr Boston Bruins 1967 Autographed Throwback Jersey
Bobby Orr Boston Bruins 1967 Autographed Throwback Jersey
Bobby Orr Boston Bruins 1967 Autographed Throwback Jersey
Enjoy this jersey featuring NHL player Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins. A great collector's piece for all Boston Bruins fans!
A Certificate of Authenticity is included with each autographed jersey.
Haven't Had Enough of Bobby Orr?
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Orr Scores "The Goal"
This is a series of shots of Bobby Orr scoring the goal that won the Bruins the Cup.
Don Cherry's Tribute To Bobby Orr
And check out the on his back, behind his head pass that Alexander Ovechkin would be proud of.
Boston Bruins Fan Club Available on Facebook
There's a new Facebook group I've just started for the Boston Bruins. You can find it at Boston Bruins Fan Club and join if you are already a member of Facebook.You will find the latest scores, team standings, pictures, (hopefully video soon) for the Bruins. Right now I'm the only member because the group is brand new. I don't like feeling so lonely, so at least take a quick look at the link above.
I know there are a bunch of Bruins fans who will want to join up, at give a shout out for the Boston Bruins!
Brad Park and Bobby Orr
Boston Bruins On The Bookshelf
A tribute in pictures to Orr
After The Flying Goal
Shout Out For The Greatest Defenceman of All Time: Bobby Orr!
I've been a fan of Orr since I was a tyke. Only got to see him play once against the Maple Leafs in the playoffs (Bruins won in OT). Hard to believe it's 30 years since he hung up his skates.
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- readygolfer readygolfer Feb 15, 2009 @ 10:10 am
- Thanks for a great lens. When I saw Orr play at the Garden I couldn't believe his amazing speed. He floated on the ice like a Ferrari on the Autobahn. It seemed like the other players were standing still.
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- OhMe OhMe Nov 14, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
- Thank you for this. I learned a lot about the man whose name I use almost daily in the Crossword Puzzles. Great lens.
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- Bradshaw Bradshaw Sep 5, 2008 @ 2:08 am
- I was lucky enough to see Orr play. Esposito, Hodge, Bucyk. They were all there. I was glued to the TV whenever they showed the Bruins and he stole the show every game.
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