While on vacation, orr met margaret louise peggy wood, a trenton, michigan native and speech therapist who worked in fort lauderdale, florida. Even though his career spanned not more than years, he was able. This book was about the people who helped him and what obstacles he had over come. My story by bobby orr meet your next favorite book.
My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr. My story a mustread for anyone who fondly remembers the glory years of the big bad bruins. In bobbys own words i am a parent and a grandparent and i believe that i have some lessons worth passing on. While hockey was orrs life, the book is not so much about the game and what he accomplished but rather the people who were beside him every step of the way. He circled a couple of times then rushed up the right side and shot. On november 3, 20, orr s longawaited autobiography titled orr.
The bruins beat new york and chicago, winning them a spot in the finals. My story, hockeys greatest blueliner pulls back the. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. Searching for bobby orr is not only one of the best hockey books ever, but a book that transcends hockey some, then, might consider orrs story to be ultimately a. In the 1950s and 1960s, he was a fixture on the london jazz scene, principally as a founder member of joe harriotts quintet which he left and subsequently rejoined. Bobby orr 1 1948 canadian hockey player bobby orr is widely regarded as the greatest defenseman in hockey history. Read up on why bobby orrs book is worth a read here. For the record, orr is my alltime favorite defenseman. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball.
Bobby orrs life goes far deeper than stanley cup rings, trophies and recognitions. On 3 october 2014, canada post issued a collection of stamps honouring six legendary nhl defencemen from the original six era 194267, including orr the five others are tim horton, pierre pilote, red kelly, doug harvey, and harry howell. Bobby orr enterprises invested in martys custom clothiers, a highend mens retail store in downtown toronto bobbys youngest brother doug worked there. Immediately download the bobby orr summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching bobby orr. The statue depicts orr in the defining moment when he scored in overtime in 1970 giving the bruins victory over the st. 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 way. The sun chronicle praise for bobby orr ive seen all the greats since the 1920s, and ive never seen a player with the skills of orr. Always remember that those who are closest to you will be affected by your dreams. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Nhl legend bobby orr tells his story from his ontario childhood to his years with the bruins and blackhawks, to today in this new york times. Orrs wife is named peggy and his two sons are named darren and brent. Nhl legend bobby orr tells his story from his ontario childhood to his years with the bruins and blackhawks, to today in this new york times bestseller. At 65, bobby orr is focused on doing good quietly the. Bobby orr s life goes far deeper than stanley cup rings, trophies and recognitions.
Orr spent 12 seasons as a defenseman in the nhl, playing for the boston bruins for 10 seasons and his final two seasons with the chicago black hawks. From the time he joined the boston bruins at the age of eighteen, orr revolutionized the way hockey was played. Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978. This novel goes deep into orr s childhood and all the way to his retired life. Derek sanderson on concussions and why bobby orr was the greatest player ever duration. It is just about the most common number in hockey, but invoke that number. To celebrate bobbys 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the boston bruins, we have created 4 new products.
Photos alone can sometimes do all or most of the talking. Orr wrote the bookas if he were coaching both his sport and society. It should be said that im far from alone in that aspect. My story is about one of the greatest hockey players to ever live and play, bobby orr. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orr s career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and. The incredible story of the life and phenomenal career of hockeys most legendary superstar, told through neverbeforeseen photographs. It is a book that very easily can be enjoyed by those who have never even watched a hockey game. His story is not only about the game, but also the age in which it was played. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. His was a style of seemingly effortless grace, a style that helped reinvent the sport of the incredible story of the life and phenomenal career of hockeys most legendary superstar, told through. By bill littlefield globe correspondent, october 15, 20, 12. But if a mans true greatness can be measured by the deeds he does when no one is looking, then orr has. My story is defencemans mix of life experience and. By the 1970 season, the bruins could compete with any team in the league.
Oct 15, 20 my third book of the new year was bobby orrs orr. Unfollow bobby orr book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My story here are a dozen things i learned from reading orr. Much of what swayed my opinion was strictly personal. Orr quotes by bobby orr meet your next favorite book. There can never be another bobby orr, for me, and his 65th birthday wednesday brings back memories of an irrational level of fanboy mania i can never experience again. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. In it, he addresses his thoughts on why there is a place for fighting in hockey.
Orr played on two stanley cup winning teams, with the bruins in 1970 and 1972. Hockey legend bobby orr was a busy man tuesday, conducting interviews on the day his new book, orr, my story was released from his hotel room, orr began a day in which he explained the. Bobby orrs new retrospective could almost serve as a manual for how traditional hockey players should conduct themselves. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
One of hockeys best opens up about his personal life in orr my story. This book is a treasure chest of pictures that illustrate the journey of the oneandonly, bobby orr, who many experts still argue is the greatest hockey player of all time. Orr, my story my story is more than a book about hockey, it is about the making of a man. My story by bobby orr in doc, rtf, txt download ebook. Louis blues goaltender glenn hall to win the 1970 stanley cup, leaping through the air to celebrate what has become the most iconic goal in nhl history. My story at the nhl powered by reebok store in new york city 6th ave. My story is defencemans mix of life experience and hockey advice open this photo in gallery.
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. For such an important figure, however, the legend of bobby orr has always seemed to be larger than the personality. Bobby orr is often referred to as the greatest defenseman ever to play the game of hockey. Bobby orr born 15 august 1928, cambuslang, scotland is a jazz drummer and session musician. 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 championship in 1970 and 1972, and to the finals in 1974.
Bobby orr as a bruin in the 1970s focus on sportgetty images. This novel goes deep into orrs childhood and all the way to his retired life. 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. Bobby wasnt the richest boy, however, he was the most. The bruins won the first three games in the series game four was set to be played on may 10, 1970 at the boston garden the game was. Bobby orr is 65 now and still widely considered the greatest hockey player who ever lived. I would recommend reading bobby orr, my story prior to diving into this book, or even afterwards for that matter. May 01, 2007 searching for bobby orr is not only one of the best hockey books ever, but a book that transcends hockey some, then, might consider orrs story to be ultimately a sad one. Robert gordon bobby orr, oc, hockey player born 20 march 1948 in parry sound, on. There we also investments in a car wash, and pony sporting goods ltd.
One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a. Bobby orr, following an interview with the globe and mail in toronto on oct. 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. Top 30 quotes of bobby orr famous quotes and sayings. In a 1975 game against the golden seals, orr took control of the puck while killing a penalty. In 1971, bobby orr enterprises bought 60% of the canadian closedcircuit tv rights for the cassius clayjoe frazier. To celebrate bobby s 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the boston bruins, we have created 4 new products. There is a place for fighting in hockey bobby orr has a new book coming out next week. Bobby orrs cupwinning goal remains a top nhl moment. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orr s career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries.
Toronto if it was up to bobby orr, don cherry would be in the hockey hall of fame the former star defenceman writes in his new autobiography, orr. One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself. Robert gordon bobby orr is a former professional ice hockey player regarded as one of the greatest ever players of the game. Bobby orr rarely speaks of his accomplishments as a hockey player. Aug 18, 2012 please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. He was an outstanding junior player with oshawa generals and joined boston bruins in 1967 at the age of 18, winning the calder trophy.
Apr 21, 2009 orr is widely considered to be one of the sports greatest players. Another story of bobby orr that shows why he was such a gift to us, took place in oakland, california. My story, one of the greatest hockey players ever to live was born in a little town known as parry sound. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes hockey or sports, but it does feel a little long at times. He doesnt have tohis play did all his talking for him during his storied career.