He won the league scoring title and the Art Ross Trophy for the second time. The many exhibits include Orr's NHL rings, a number of his trophies and awards, a pictorial history of his career, and interactive games and activities that let you test your own hockey skills. They became engaged on Christmas Day, 1972, and married in September 1973[136] at a 'secret' ceremony in Parry Sound. Orr returned for the third game against Toronto, getting two assists as the Bruins won their first games in Toronto since 1965. Apr 28. To this point of a Wednesday that none of us will ever forget (7 p.m. Eastern), theres been only crickets from the HallofFame defenseman. [31], Orr joined the Bruins for the 196667 season, his first as a professional. How many goals did . [2] (US$66,814 in 2021 dollars[27]) The official signing ceremony was done on Emms' boat, the Barbara Lynn, where Eagleson and Emms had conferred during negotiations. At this time we have a rental package for children's birthday parties. On-ice officials broke it up, but the feud continued into the 1969 playoffs. By Scott LaPierre Kevin Keyes barely knew Bobby Orr, the hockey god of his youth, when he pulled. If it had gone by me, it's a two-on-one, so I got a little lucky there, but Derek gave me a great pass and when I got the pass I was moving across. [146] When living as a bachelor with Forristall during his years with the Bruins, Orr was also known for keeping a clean apartment and not drinking, smoking, or night-clubbing. The Bruins went on to sweep the Maple Leafs before losing in six games to the Montreal Canadiens in the second round. He scored 21 goals on the season, breaking the goal-scoring record for a defenceman, and totalled 64 points to set a new point-scoring record for one season for a defenceman. [24] Bruins' management demanded Orr not play in the Final, not wanting to risk further damage to their property. [87] He played six games of the 197879 season and came to the conclusion that he could no longer play and informed the Black Hawks that he was retiring. "I liked to carry the puck and if you do that, you're going to get hit. To celebrate Bobby's 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the Boston Bruins, we have created 4 new products; a Limited Edition jersey of the first jersey Bobby wore in a regular season as a Bruin (Limited to 144); the stick he used in his first year as a Bruin (Limited to 144); a photo of Bobby wearing his first In December, a Frank Mahovlich check caused a fracture of Orr's collar bone and a shoulder separation. The Dawson's Creek alum and her new boyfriend, musician Bobby Wooten III, made their public couple debut last night, attending . Sports figures and Hollywood celebrities are probably the last people we should pay any attention to for their political opinions and advice. Canadian former professional ice hockey player. [91] Orr was the eighth player to have the three-year period waived, the next two being Mario Lemieux (1997) and Wayne Gretzky (1999), after which the Hall decided that the waiting period would no longer be waived for any player except under "certain humanitarian circumstances". But did he have a right to endorse a candidate? [19] To get the Orrs' signatures on a "C" Form,[20] committing Bobby to the Bruins at age eighteen, Blair agreed to have Bobby stay in Parry Sound for his schooling, skipping Generals' practices and only driving south to play games on weekends, a three-hour trip one way. Orr entered the player agent business in 1996 and was the president of the Orr Hockey Group agency, until its acquisition by the Wasserman Media Group in 2018. 1/29/2023. The next day, he underwent another surgical procedure on his knee. BOSTON Nice try by the hockey people in assigning Suite L-8 to Bobby Orr during Mondays Winter Classic at Fenway Park. Orr and his family returned to Boston where Orr went into business to rebuild his finances. No professional athlete in Boston's history Ted Williams and Larry Bird, included is so revered. He pushed his teammates, [because] you're playing with the best player in the league and he's giving you the puck and you just can't mess it up. 1/28/2023. [26], Eagleson was determined to get Orr a top salary. [79], Orr later played a role in the exposure of Eagleson's misconduct over the years. [127], The group represents such NHL players as Jeff Carter, Steve Downie, Taylor Hall, Nathan Horton, Connor McDavid, Adam McQuaid, Colton Orr (no relation), Patrick Sharp, Jason Spezza, Eric Staal, Jordan Staal, Marc Staal, and Cam Ward. In both victories, Orr scored the clinching goal and was named the playoff MVP. The Bruins' insurer would not insure a contract with Orr and doctors advised the Bruins that Orr would not be able to play much longer. Originally expected to only be out for seven to eight weeks, his knee did not respond to therapy and he returned home to Parry Sound. My hunch is that he will continue to be wildly received, and not just because hes Bobby Orr, one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Bobby Orr. Orr also supported a lawsuit that challenged the NHL over its control of its pension plan. With Orr's junior number (2) retired in honour of Eddie Shore, the Bruins offered him jersey number 5, that of past Bruins star Dit Clapper, prior to the regular season, but Orr instead chose jersey number 4,[33] which had been vacated by veteran defenceman Albert Langlois. In his years with the Boston Bruins, he epitomized grace and elegance in the way he played and such was his talent that it remains difficult, if not impossible, to quantify his impact on the sport. First player to record 100 assists in a season (, Only defenceman to win the Art Ross Trophy as league leader in scoring (, Only player ever to win the Norris Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Trophy, and Conn Smythe Trophy in one season (, Second all-time in career plus-minus rating (+597; retired as the overall leader), Never finished a full season less than +30 since +/- became a statistic (beginning with the. [115], Orr served briefly as an assistant coach for Chicago, and as a consultant to the NHL and the Hartford Whalers. Shriner's Auditorium (954)986-0707. The first is the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, where his Order of Canada medal is on display along with other exhibits. Bobby Orrfor many the greatest hockey player ever, the defenseman who altered the essence of the gamehas been making his living as an agent for 13 years now, and he's become, as celluloid. [8] Orr's father, Doug Orr, had once been a hockey prospect and was invited to join the Atlantic City Seagulls in 1942 but turned down the offer. [90] The crowd did not allow Orr to say his thank you speech until he put on a Bruins jersey. Plenty of editorial criticism was directed at Orr. For the sake of his legacy, which, fairly or not, took a major hit when he endorsed Trump, Bobby needs to set the record straight. [123], Orr became an agent representing hockey players in 1996. The autograph on the item of sports memorabilia accompanying this certificate is guaranteed by Great North Road America. "[73] On June 9, 1976, after Orr had signed with Chicago, Eagleson told The Globe and Mail that the Bruin offer was "a five-year offer for US$295,000 a year. Who cares? The Black Hawks balked at paying him the balance of his contract, and Orr took them to court, settling in 1983 for US$450,000 (US$1,224,307 in 2021 dollars[27]), one-third of the money they owed him. [69], Before the season started, however, Orr underwent another surgical procedure on September 20, 1975. [133][134][135], While on vacation, Orr met Margaret Louise "Peggy" Wood, a Trenton, Michigan native and speech therapist who worked in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [140], Orr has been known to be fiercely loyal to former Bruin personnel and teammates. [116] He had once considered Eagleson a "big brother", but broke with him in 1980 in part because he suspected that Eagleson had not been truthful with him. Courtesy PhotoThis photo is of Bobby Orr taken in a split second before the famous photo with him flying through the air by a St . Orr was only fourteen, competing against eighteen-, nineteen- and twenty-year-olds. [48], In 196970, Orr almost doubled his scoring total from the previous season, to 120 points, six shy of the league record (which had been set by his teammate Phil Esposito the previous season), leading the league in scoring. It was a sad end to a Hall of Fame career, where Orr. [149], In 1970, Orr received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. Orr doesnt have to wait for a member of the media to request such comment, though Im certain hes been inundated. But, its terribly nave to think that a voice such as Bobby Orrs does not resonate. [74] The Bruins' general manager, Harry Sinden complained of tampering by the Black Hawks, and demanded that Chicago owner Bill Wirtz submit to a lie detector test. His point total rebounded to 122 with 32 goals and 90 assists. [35], For the season, Orr scored 13 goals and 28 assists, one of the best rookie seasons in NHL history to that point by a defenceman. Orr stated in 2008. In the 197475 season, Orr broke his own previous record for goals by a defenceman, scoring 46 goals to go with 89 assists for his sixth straight 100-point season. Rich Altman's Boston Show | Julius Erving, Tom Glavine, Mike Tyson, Jeremy Roenick, James White, Walt Frazier, Ric Flair, Pete Rose, Grant Fuhr & More. He finished his career with the Chicago Blackhawks.. "[76] Instead, Orr became a free agent, with Boston to receive compensation. The 197576 season was Orr's final season with the Bruins and it was tumultuous. When Bruins legend Bobby Orr endorsed Donald Trump for president, some people were disappointed. It was the start of the player's agent era in professional hockey. After all, Orr not only was the top defenceman in the game, but he was considered the best player ever to put on a pair of skates. [62], In 197374, Orr led the Bruins to another first-place finish in the regular season. [145] Orr is also known for his taste in clothes and style of dress. Orr did not authorize a biography of himself until 2013, preferring not to be the centre of attention. Cherry, briefly his former coach in Boston, considers Orr the greatest hockey player who ever lived, noting that Orr was a complete all-around player who could skate, score, fight, and defend. He would receive the first of his many operations on the knee, repairing ligament and removing cartilage. His impending free agency led to speculation that the Bruins would trade him, but despite his injury, they were negotiating to keep him until the end. [124] Player agent Rick Curran merged his agency with Orr's in 2000. [10] Bobby was a sick baby at birth and his survival was tenuous. And the more playoff games they win, the more often the Bruins will need to go to their alumni roster for pregame guests, fan banner captains and the like. [61] Orr amassed 101 points during the regular season (he only played 63 games due to injury,) but had only two points in the playoff loss. Orr, cut and bleeding, got up from the ice, pulled MacKenzie off Conacher and started punching Conacher. As part of the legal settlement with Orr, Eagleson agreed to purchase various assets of Orr's for US$620,000 (US$2,039,039 in 2021 dollars[27]), including his OrrWalton Hockey Camp, which paid off US$450,000 (US$1,479,947 in 2021 dollars[27]) of Orr's bank loans. As mentioned, it is Bobbys democratic right under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution to speak freely. [22], Orr's goal and point totals increased every year during his junior career, and he was named to the OHA First-All Star team every season he was in the OHA. Bobby Orr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. With this season, he had tallied 100 points in six straight seasons, a record for any player of any position, forward, or defencemen (since broken), although his teammate Esposito that season also achieved his sixth (and last) 100-point season, although only five of those were consecutive. Orr broke with his agent Alan Eagleson and sued the Black Hawks to settle his contract. A number of years ago, celebrated author Margaret Atwood got a lot of media coverage when she volunteered her opinion about one way streets in downtown Toronto and their impact on the urban fabric. [19], Orr debuted in junior in the 196263 season for the new Generals in the new Metro Junior A League. In the deciding game six, Orr was in the penalty box after a scuffle with the Flyers' Bobby Clarke and during the ensuing power play the Flyers scored (which turned out to be the Cup-winning goal), but with 4 seconds left and the Bruins trailing 1-0 Orr took a face-off and sent a desperation length of the ice shot that went just wide of the Flyers' net (goaltender Parent admitted "If his shot is on net, it's a goal").[65]. In 1966, Orr joined the Boston Bruins, a team that had not won a Stanley Cup since 1941 and had not qualified for the playoffs since 1959. [10], Bobby Orr displayed his hockey talents from an early age. In fact, there are only eight other seasons in history of defencemen scoring 100 points or more (Paul Coffey with five, Denis Potvin, Al MacInnis and Brian Leetch, with one each). Orr's offensive style has influenced countless defencemen who followed him. [5] Darren works as a player's agent at Orr Hockey Group. "[155] In February 2010, Orr was one of the eight bearers of the Olympic flag at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Boston teammate Johnny McKenzie flattened Conacher from behind and started punching Conacher. [68] The Bruins and Orr reached a verbal agreement with the Jacobs during the summer of 1975, including a controversial agreement for Orr to take an 18.5% share of the Bruins after his playing days were over. He is also a wonderful, charitable person that has always treated me first class. But for all of the superlatives heard in all of. CRAVE PREMIER LISTINGMay 20th, 2023. Orr would later credit McDonald: "Bucko taught me almost everything I know. Bobby Orr generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. In the first game, in Boston, Quinn caught Orr with his head down during a rush, and caught him with an open-ice hit, knocking Orr unconscious. Birthday Parties Sign up for our newsletter Beyond that, the signing became one of the most important in the history of professional hockey. Though he was excoriated as never before in his public life, I maintain it was entirely within Orrs right to endorse any political candidate. [2] Although three other NHL teams (Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Montreal Canadiens) were interested in Orr, he signed in 1962 with the Bruins. On October 22, he scored his first NHL goal against the Montreal Canadiens. Some in the media have referred to Orr as a disgrace for his affirmation of Trump. Bruins players Gerry Cheevers, Derek Sanderson and Johnny McKenzie joined the upstart World Hockey Association. [90] Boston Celtics basketball superstar Larry Bird said in his pre-game inspiration that he always looked up at the rafters of the Garden at Orr's retired No. You had to be better than you'd ever been. The 196364 season brought further changes as the Metro League folded and Oshawa joined the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). Over the years, I used less and less until I was down to a single stripe. He couldn't skate like he used to, but he could still go. To watch and be silent after one of the most abominable displays in modern American history? That series didn't do it. 4, instead of the retired numbers of Celtics stars such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, or John Havlicek. "[122] The pension lawsuit was finally won by the players in 1994 after two courts ruled against the NHL. In the 1972 playoffs, Orr again led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup, leading the scoring in the playoffs (24 points with 19 assists) and scoring the championship-winning goal against New York. You didn't have to be genius to see that honest. [28] Orr would refuse to play with the Bruins and played for Canada's national team instead, like Carl Brewer. The Adams family, which had owned the team since its founding in the 1920s, sold it to Storer Broadcasting. [156], A bronze statue of Orr stands next to Boston's TD Garden, the Bruins' home arena. The Bruins' contract talks with Orr and Eagleson became difficult. He's their Frank Merriwell and Jack Armstrong rolled into one. The NHL had appealed the case to the Supreme Court of Canada which decided not to hear the case. [66] 197475 was his last full season and his last season playing with Esposito. [63] One goal, a shot from the blue line, broke Rangers' defenceman Rod Seiling's stick. "I had a stylewhen you play, you play all-out. The Trump ad was a departure from all that. [143], Among other personal interests, Orr has a passion for fishing which he has had since childhood. Pardon the junior-high civics lesson, but its bad form to be condemning people who support a candidate who is not your candidate. [30] Until that time, players had been forced to accept whatever NHL management paid in salaries. [62] His left knee was used in a MasterCard commercial in 2008, his scar lines used in an animation connecting his many achievements to the year of the individual scar line. Fifty years after shaking down the thunder on Causeway Street with his Stanley Cup-winning goal in overtime, the great Bruins. The team defeated the Northern Ontario champions North Bay Trappers and the Quebec champions Shawinigan Bruins to win a berth in the Memorial Cup Final for the junior championship of Canada. 1 of 2. I didn't want to sit back. He brought others with him; he wanted them involved. Cherry recalled Orr had refused to speak with the Bruins team president directly, allowing Eagleson to mislead or withhold enough details from Boston's offer. The two soon became a team, discussing Bobby's future plans without his father Doug. The second is the Bobby Orr Community Centre, a multi-purpose entertainment facility. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Orr and several of his former teammates. [112] Orr was frequently compared to Brad Park, who played a similar style to Orr and later succeeded Orr as Boston's top defenceman, and the two often fought each other on-ice, fuelling the bitter rivalry between the Bruins and New York Rangers. He's a great guy and you don't even know it's Bobby Orr, the way he talks to you. His grandfather, Robert Orr, was a top-tier soccer pro player who emigrated from Ballymena, Northern Ireland[7] to Parry Sound early in the 20th century. Enjoying life with my family (kids Shane and Lauren). A legal form used by professional hockey prior to the introduction of the entry draft system. [11] Although he was tiny and somewhat frail, he soon was able to skate faster than anyone his own age, with speed he demonstrated in races around the rink and in games. The 72-year-old played almost all of his 12 seasons with the Bruins, winning two Stanley Cups, eight Norris Trophies and three Hart Trophies. [23], Oshawa's hopes in the 1966 Memorial Cup Final were damaged when Orr suffered a groin injury against Shawinigan, a painful injury that weakens a player's skating ability. And eventually I ended up with no tape at all. While Orr dressed and played some, he was not a factor and Edmonton defeated Oshawa for the Cup. Orr made his NHL regular-season debut on October 19, 1966, against the Detroit Red Wings, getting one assist. [102], Orr's style of play was hard on his left knee, leading to injuries and surgeries that shortened his career. [36] Orr won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's outstanding rookie and was named to the NHL's Second All-Star team. Hes got to speak up. When camp ended and it came time to sign with the Bruins, a meeting with Bruins' owner Weston Adams went sour and Orr headed back to Parry Sound. Orr also helped out Bruins trainer John (Frosty) Forristall, his roommate during his first years with the Bruins, who had just been fired from the Tampa Bay Lightning for alcoholism in 1994. Orr, who was coached by Cherry with the. I thought I could get the next season in, but not much after that. [25], By the time Orr turned 16 in 1964, he was still two years away from playing in the NHL and his father Doug was dissatisfied with the Bruins' treatment of the prospect. But we've got 17 good hockey players and every one of them put out. Orr was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979 at age 31, the youngest to be inducted at that time. The day was proclaimed "Bobby Orr Day" in Boston and the event raised thousands of dollars for charity. Asked why, Orr said to Cherry "He was laughing at us. As well, Orr's taxes were under review. However, after his retirement, Orr learned he was deeply in debt and he had to sell off most of what he owned. [11] Until he was ten years old, Orr played on the wing, as a forward. Orr had been unable to play in the Summit Series due to knee surgery, although he did participate as a non-player. Bobby Orr! In accepting the award, Howell said he was glad to win when he did, predicting "Orr will own this trophy from now on. Orr's participation was criticized as a conflict of interest while he was a player's agent and he stopped coaching in the series. Orr and his parents, however, were adamant he be allowed to play for the national championship. To celebrate Bobby's 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the Boston Bruins, we have created 4 new products; a Limited Edition jersey of the first jersey Bobby wore in a regular season as a Bruin (Limited to 144); the stick he used in his first year as a Bruin (Limited to 144); a photo of Bobby wearing his first jersey and using his stick; a photo of Bobby wearing the jersey and using the stick; and a 50th anniversary special edition puck. For other booking inquiries, please contact Nicole Mullen by email at nmullen@stockeycentre.com or at (877) 746-4466ext. [14] The Bruins' Wren Blair described him as "a combination of Doug Harvey and Eddie Shore. [2] He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 12 seasons, the first 10 with the Boston Bruins, followed by two with the Chicago Black Hawks. Covered Toronto Blue Jays 1992 and 1993 World Series victories. Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position of defenceman. Orr retired from the NHL after he played six games in 1978-79 and the Blackhawks named him an assistant to general manager Bob Pulford. Bobby Orr should be part of that, as was made evident by the roaring approval of 39,243 hockey fans on a balmy January afternoon at Fenway Park. Thats the Orr way, and for most of his life, thats been the only way. "[105], His right knee was basically undamaged during his career; his left knee looks like "a road map of downtown Boston" according to sportswriter Bob McKenzie. [130] As of 2010[update], Orr's teams have won most of the games, winning seven of the eleven times Orr has coached against Cherry. Of this, US$200,000 (US$544,136 in 2021 dollars[27]) went to taxes and legal fees. Is Bobby Orr in the Hockey Hall of Fame? In 196869, Orr skipped the pre-season to rest the knee but was in uniform for the season's start. 50. Robert Gordon Orr, is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. In game five, Orr assisted on Boston's first goal with shorthanded rush, and scored the next two goals himself as the Bruins won 51. I see your point. Conacher, who was not fighting back, was also sucker-punched by the Bruins' Ken Hodge. After his hockey career, he became a scout for several professional teams. Fourth in league history in career point-per-game average, all-time, (1.393) (highest among defencemen, minimum 500 career points). Orr instead would hide in the trainer's room. In 2007, Eagleson sold the puck in an auction of memorabilia[54] for CA$16,500. [78], Then-Bruins head coach Don Cherry suggested that the reason Orr never re-signed with the Bruins was Orr's complete trust in Eagleson at the time (Orr said that he described Eagleson as a brother). Card Vault Foxwoods Card Show. They rely on the navet and peculiar psychology of legions of sheepish consumers who are either too lazy or incapable of forming their own critical judgements. [113], Shortly after Orr retired, an independent accountant revealed that Orr's liabilities exceeded his assets, leaving him essentially bankrupt despite being supposedly one of the highest-paid players in the NHL. Orr remains the only defenceman to have won the league scoring title with two Art Ross Trophies. He was the first defenceman to score nine hat tricks and also the first one to score 40 goals in a single season. It made him the highest-paid player in NHL history as a rookie. His assets in July 1980 totalled US$456,604 (US$1,704,781 in 2021 dollars[27]) and his tax, legal and accounting bills totalled US$469,546 (US$1,753,101 in 2021 dollars[27]). The march 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. To my thinking, it looked like a clean check. The agreement was to be checked out as to whether it would be legal for tax reasons and whether or not the league would approve it. The 86-year-old actor was photographed courtside, watching the Lakers play against the Memphis Grizzles on Friday , April 28. As of 2021[update], Orr is the only defenceman in history to win the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer, which he also achieved a second time, in 197475. [24] To promote the event, held in Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens, the Generals had advertised it would be the last chance to see Orr in junior and were anxious for him to play. [5] His second contract was the first million-dollar contract in the NHL. The Bruins were sold by Storer Broadcasting in August 1975 and the new Jacobs ownership group had to promise to keep Orr as a condition of the purchase. Rangers forward Vic Hadfield commented "We played them pretty even, but they had Bobby Orr and we didn't. As such, when he came out in support of Donald Trump before the Nov. 3 general election in the United States, suggesting the incumbent president was the type of teammate he would cherish, it made international news. OHA first All-Star team 1964, 1965, 1966, Voted the greatest athlete in Boston history in the, Awarded the Lester B. Pearson Award in 1975, Voted the second greatest hockey player of all time by an expert committee in 1997 by, Named the top defenceman of all time in 2010 by. [94][95][96], When Orr and the Bruins visited cities, attendance was usually a sell-out. According to Orr:[50]. Renowned as the greatest ever hockey players, Bobby Orr amassed 270 goals and 645 assists in 657 games. In February, he had to leave a game against Detroit after his left knee went stiff. He again won the Hart and Norris trophies, helping the Bruins to a first-place finish in the East. The team finished with a 174310 record, leaving the Bruins in last place. Orr took Forristall into his home for a year until he died at the age of 51. Orr was a pallbearer at his funeral. [44] In other games, Orr was outstanding, scoring his first career NHL hat trick on December 14 against Chicago, adding two assists for a five-point night. Orr won a record eight consecutive Norris Trophies as the NHL's best defenceman and three consecutive Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player (MVP). With Orr, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1970 and 1972, and lost in the 1974 Final. For those who dont know the backstory, Orr has made only limited public appearances since October of 2020. [115] Orr moved back to the Boston area and formed Can-Am Enterprises with partners Tom Kelly and Paul Shanley, which built up a clientele of endorsements for Orr, including Baybank and Standard Brands. Along with investors, Orr purchased the Woolf Associates agency founded by Boston lawyer Bob Woolf. [115] Orr did eventually restore his finances, thanks to endorsement contracts and public relations work. So, why hasnt this longadmired athlete quickly, and pointedly, expressed revulsion over todays national disgrace? Former coach Don Cherry recounts an incident one night in Los Angeles during a game that the Bruins were losing. However, attendance at Boston Garden increased by forty-one thousand fans. Orr was able to play the next ten games for the team but had to stop on November 28 due to pain in his knee. It was 3-3 late in the . Click here. Blair was able to smooth over the situation and convince Arva Bobby was old enough to leave home. [16] In the fall of 1961, the Bruins invested CA$1,000 (CA$9,019 in 2021 dollars[17]) to sponsor his minor hockey team. [147] Orr projected a clean image. Teammate Terry O'Reilly described him as a "very private, very shy guy, who just happened to be the best hockey player in the world. Now they were down, 3-0, to Boston. The Generals finished fourth in the league, but won the OHA championship, the J. Ross Robertson Cup, by defeating the St. Catharines Black Hawks, the Montreal Junior Canadiens and the Kitchener Rangers. Of course he did. (Boston Globe) Legendary Bruins star Bobby Orr, now 65, reflects on life on and off the ice. On December 4, 1966, Toronto Maple Leafs' defenceman Marcel Pronovost checked him into the boards, injuring Orr's knees for the first time in the NHL. "[129], For a number of years, Orr has coached a team of top Canadian Hockey League junior players against a similar team coached by Don Cherry in the annual CHL Top Prospects Game. According to the Bruins' Phil Esposito, "No matter how fast an opponent was, Bobby could skate faster than him if he needed to do it in the framework of a play. In game one, late in the third period tied at 22, Orr blocked the open Boston net with his leg to keep out a Flyers' shot on goal, then took the puck up the ice and scored on a slapshot past goaltender Bernie Parent with a little over a minute remaining in regulation time to propel the Bruins to a 32 win.