Bobby orr was selected for induction into the hockey hall of fame 40 years ago today originally appeared on. Oct 17, 20 the release this week of bobby orr s autobiography, my story, and his extended appearance on cbctvs the national, brought back memories of a longago encounter with orr and alan eagleson, the notorious agent and promoter and onetime close friend who made the hockey great and then betrayed him. What was bobby orrs number when he played for the oshawa. Autographed bobby orr oshawa generals junior hockey jersey. My story is defencemans mix of life experience and hockey advice open this photo in gallery. Orr is making the oshawa stop on a book signing tour promoting his new book bobby. Super tough october 9th, 1965 oshawa generals oha junior a home opener program bobby orr autograph on cover. Bobby orr signed photo the goal spotlight 8x10 photo. Glenn hall embraces allowing the goal to bobby orr. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you.
Robert gordon bobby orr, oc, hockey player born 20 march 1948 in parry sound, on. May 10, 2017 relive bobby orrs iconic, stanley cupwinning goal, 47 years ago today. Bobby orr ran the defense and the offense for the boston bruins. Comes with hologram and certificate of authenticity great north road. Bobby orr memorabilia, autographed bobby orr collectibles. In this may 10, 1970, file photo, bostons bobby orr goes airborne after scoring a goal against. Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978. An unforgettable goal, even for the goalie who gave it up.
Sports bobby orrs 1970 cupwinning goal and leap remains a top nhl moment. Bobby orr finished his career with 270 career goals and 645 assists for 915 points in 657 games over 12 seasons. April 20 the durham regional police force, working with members of our great community have sponsored their annual gowns for girls. Shop amongst our popular books, including 21, orr, bobby orr and the handmedown skates and more. Remembering bobby orrs most famous goal montreal gazette. Starting with his jump from the oshawa generals to the nhls boston bruins, sports illustrated began indepth coverage of the career of bobby orr, a player who remains, over thirty years after his retirement, one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Bobby orr autographed photo flying after famous goal with 2. Bobby orr oshawa generals circa 1965 signed canvas. Fortyseven years ago today, bobby orr scored one of the most famous goals in nhl history. Relive bobby orrs iconic, stanley cupwinning goal, 47 years. Devaneys work in the book is very good, and he gets great quotations from everyone he interviewed. Nhl releases awesome video to celebrate anniversary of.
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. In 1995, bobby orr was inducted into the ontario sports hall of fame. Orr, who potted 21 goals and notched 64 points in 67 games during the 196869 season. Orr is making the oshawa stop on a book signing tour promoting. Hockey legend bobby orr will be in oshawa sunday to sign copies of his newest book. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. In the fall of 1966 bobby left oshawa to join the boston bruins.
During the summer, bobby orr signed a twoyear deal with the boston bruins. To celebrate bobby s 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the boston bruins, we have created 4 new products. Check out more of our fantastic selection of authentic hand signed bobby orr autographed merchandise. As a 14yearold playing for the oshawa generals and competing again mostly 19and 20yearolds in the metro junior a league, orr was named a secondteam all. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orrs career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries. Mar 20, 20 nhl legend, hockey hall of fame member, player agent, tv spokesman and author, bobby orr wears many hats. Art country canada bobby orr boston bruins star jerseys. Bobby orrs iconic stanley cupwinning goal is 45 years old bobby orrs gamewinning goal in the 1970 stanley cup final and the celebration that.
Oshawa civic auditorium bobby orr lounge, 99 thornton rd s. Hockeygods strives to untie hockey fans from across the globe covering all types of hockey imaginable. Marz 1948 in parry sound, ontario ist ein ehemaliger. Orr shares life in and out of hockey in new book bobby.
Although we endeavour to provide the most accurate description of the. Hockey legend bobby orr greets a fan at his book signing at the nhl powered by reebok store. It perhaps is the mostfamous goal scored in nhl history the night bobby orr took flight. He was considered one of the sports greatest players, and he helped the boston bruins win the stanley cup in 1970 and 1972. My story is defencemans mix of life experience and. Legends of hockey spotlight one on one with bobby orr. On this day in nhl history, boston bruins defenseman bobby orr scored one of the most iconic goals in nhl history. Nhl centennial glenn hall embraces allowing the goal to bobby orr in famous photo of bruins winning stanley cup against blues in ot 47 years ago.
Join master chef canada winner and host of marys kitchen crush, mary berg, as she signs copies of her latest book, kitchen party. Bobby orr, me, and the mystery of alan eagleson ron base writes. Bobby orr, following an interview with the globe and mail in toronto on oct. In addition to those achievements bobby orr also recorded 264 goals and 624 assists during his impressive nhl career. The image of orr flying in the air after the goal is one of the most iconic images in nhl and sports history. Unfollow bobby orr poster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Description 196465 bobby orr oshawa generals game worn jacket. Hand signed boston bruins rare my story hardcover book by bobby orr with a black ball point pen, includes a certificate of authenticity and information sheet from the signing. As he dons a milestone birthday one wednesday, eric duhatschek writes, the passionate. This handsigned 8x10 photo has been personally autographed by bobby orr. Joining ellis on the allstar team was a 14 year old robert gordon orr.
Orr earned eight consecutive nhl allstar first team selections 19671975 and was named to seven nhl allstar games. The jersey is professionally sewn, with name and numbers professionally sewn on. He was the first player that was appreciated by standing ovation for more than ten minutes on. Nhl ranking is also included for his accomplishments. Bobby orr was selected for induction into the hockey hall. Bobby commuted to oshawas games from parry sound during 196263, and as. Bobby orrs 1970 cupwinning goal and leap remains a top. He first caught the eye of a boston bruin scout in 1960 as a 12 year old defenseman playing in a bantam tournament. Gowns for girls with durham regional police service at bobby orr p.
Detailed overview of bobby orr s statistics during his oha career, his nhl career, his international hockey career. Former nhler bobby orr was signing copies of his new book. Orr writes about his time with the oshawa generals and dives deep into his. He was quickly signed to a contract and invited to. Former nhler bobby orr was signing copies of his new book, bobby, my story in pictures at the bookstore for the hordes of fans. He was an outstanding junior player with oshawa generals and joined boston bruins in 1967 at the age of 18, winning the calder trophy. Oshawa civic auditorium bobby orr lounge, 99 thornton rd s, oshawa on restaurant.
The image has been printed on a canvas and is stretched and stapled on the back to a 34 deep wooden frame. Bobby orrs cupwinning goal remains a top nhl moment. Warrior hockey sticktorey krug boston bruins signed autographed game issued warrior hockey stick. Bobby orr gets one of his most amazing goals to beat the st. Orr also won the hart memorial trophy three times, james norris memorial trophy eight times, and the art ross trophy twice.
Some would argue that this is the greatest moment ever in the sport. Bobby orrs 1970 stanley cupwinning goal and leap remains. Best ever bobby orrs historical goal sports platform. Unfollow bobby orr the goal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My story in pictures, a photo differs from a memory. Custom framed canvas, stretched in a solid black wood floater frame. Orr notched 270 goals and 915 points in 657 nhl games with the. Hockey legend bobby orr greets a fan at his book signing at the nhl powered. May 10, 2015 on may 10, 1970, quite possibly the most famous goal in nhl took place. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. The famous diving goal picture shows bobby orr, number 4, scoring the fourth goal, during the fourth period overtime, of the fourth game of the 1970 stanley cup playoffs.
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. I believe he was the captain his last year for the gens. This unique art print features a bobby orr handsigned closeup photo. Robert gordon bobby orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Bobby orr scores the 270th and final goal of his nhl career during the chicago blackhawks 72 loss to the detroit red wings at olympia stadium.
In 2004, an elementary school in south oshawa named after orr opened. Bobby orr public school 115 grassmere ave, oshawa, on. On may 10, 1970, bobby orr leaped into the air and landed in boston bruins immortality. Howard cosell, the legendary sportscaster, announced in october 1978 that orr had retired, though it later turned out he had mistaken orr for bobby hull, who was also contemplating leaving the game. Bobby orr won the conn smythe trophy twice and the calder memorial trophy. Bobby orr signed the goal picture upper deck company. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in oshawa durham region. Oshawa national hockey league great bobby orr will be signing copies of his latest book on sunday at the costco store in oshawa. My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr. New york the bobby orr book tour came to the nhl offices tuesday when the 65yearold hall of fame defenseman continued to promote his memoir, orr.
The photo, which is limited to only 25, is enhanced by a stunning spotlight effect and a bold, authentic bobby orr. One of the most famous goals in nhl playoff history was bobby orrs stanley cup winner in 1970 for the boston bruins against the st. Bobby orr biography, pictures and stats hockey fans. Bobby orr was a star when they played the national anthem in his first game, harry sinden, the bruins coach for orrs first four nhl seasons, said of the 18yearold phenom.
The goal is a great book that brings back the memories and magic that culminated in one of hockeys greatest moments. Bobby orrs flying goal won the boston bruins their first stanley cup in 29 years, but it did a lot more than that for hockey in the city of boston. The second is the bobby orr community centre, a multipurpose entertainment facility. Boston bruins great bobby orr autographed 16x20 photo double matted to a 20x24 with a gold laser engraved plate and 2 patches. The bobby orr story itself isnt a long read as it only contains 152 pages including the index, and the book is written for a more adolescent audience. Playing against mainly 19 and 20 year olds, orrs brilliance still shone through. Classic shot of bobby orr in his final year of junior hockey with the oshawa generals. Certificate of authenticity from great north road, the official licensee of bobby orr autographed memorabilia. Orr explained that he signed with the bruins because theyre a team of the. Bobby orr oshawa generals autographed ccm premier chl. I remember very well, i was at that game in oshawa and my father was the referee. Bobby orr collection the official site of the ultimate. At his peak before the knee injuries limited him he was worth 1.
Hockey legend signs new book for fans in barrie ctv news. Bobby orrmy story book autographed boston bruins at. Bobby orr, is considered, in most circles, as the greatest hockey player ever and this photo is the best hockey photo ever taken. The largest collection of bobby orrs own memorabilia available to the public. Bobby orr was a legendary player of twentieth century, and still in memory of the people due to his historical performances, goals, records and achievements in ice hockey. Capturing orr in his most iconic moment, this eyecatching image will draw attention on any wall. This was orrs first season of junior hockey, he stood 5 6 and weighed 5 lbs. I was thrilled to meet bobby orr, and have him sign his autobiography. Coleman onehanded goal for devils takes on panthers retiring luongos number. I can see very soon they will hang his number in the new g m c. Find bobby orr in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. There are some amazing blackandwhite photographs of bobby orr that separate each chapter showing orr in action on the ice and his usual likeable self off the ice. A few days later, orr called cosell and told him he was indeed retiring and asked him to attend the press conference. About bobby orr bobby orr is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
He appeared at barnes and noble book signing on 54th and 3rd in new york city on october 21st, these were some of the very first copies of the book to be signed. Check out all of the antiques, vintage items, and collectibles in ontario. It was on this day that bobby orr scored the stanley cupwinning goal to give the boston bruins their first stanley cup championship in 29 years. Framed replica jersey bobby orr wore during his tenure in oshawa where he played for the generals. Orrs goal and point totals increased every year during his junior career, and he. Orr completely changed the way hockey was played, taking it from a game of grinding defence to a rushing, highscoring affair. Bobby orr shares life in and out of hockey in new book. Bobby orr was all of hockey wrapped up in one player, the greatest and most allaround dominant player of them all. At age 9, wayne gretzky watched in awe as bobby orr scored in overtime to win the stanley cup in 1970 for the bruins, beating blues goaltender glenn. Bobby orr was born on march 20, 1948, in the town of parry sound, ontario, canada.
Bobby orr, canadian american professional ice hockey player who was the first defenseman to lead the national hockey league nhl in scoring. Upper deck authenticated brings new style to this classic 24 x 16 photo of bobby orr s famous 1970 stanley cup winning goal. It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. Game winning goal, 1970 mfboston bruins bobby orr 8x10 photo of the stanley cup game winning goal, 1970 mf.
Louis blues when he flew through the air after scoring in. 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. The 22yearold orr scored the overtime winner in game 4 against the st. Bobby orr hall of fame 2 bay street, parry sound, ontario p2a 1s3 rated 4.
Bobby orrs 1970 cupwinning goal and leap remains top nhl. Orrs goal was voted one of the two most memorable moments in nhl history finishing behind only mario lemieux scoring goals five different ways in one game in 1988. The bobby orr years 19621966 the greatest player ever to wear an oshawa generals uniform, bobby orr, became a legend in the nhl and to be inducted in the hockey hall of fame. Orr, just 15 years old, debuts with the oshawa generals of the oha. To protect your investment, a certificate of authenticity and a tamper evident holofoil from great north road is included. Bobby orr photo framed flying after famous goal bobby orr flying framed 16x20 picture the ultimate sports image. Bobby orr would give a check that made the opponent qui. Robert gordon orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey. At age 14 the bruins had already signed him to a junior contract that saw him begin play with the oshawa generals. Orr has been honoured with a star on canadas walk of fame in toronto. Orr remembers the moment well the joy on the hall of famers face is woven into the sports fabric but as he explains in his new book bobby. Although we endeavour to provide the most accurate description of the event listing and venue, we are not responsible or liable.
Bobby orrs 1970 cupwinning goal and leap remains top nhl moment ap growing up in brantford, ontario, wayne gretzky always heard his father. Owned and worn by a sixteenyear old legend in the making, the presented jacket stands as the earliest uniform piece of this iconic hall of famer ever to be placed upon the auction block. Unfollow bobby orr signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1970 bobby orr went on to lead the bruins in a march through the playoffs that culminated on may 10, 1970, when he scored one of the most famous goals in hockey history and one that gave boston its first stanley cup since 1941. Bobby orrs iconic stanley cupwinning goal is 45 years.