Quotes by Bobby Orr

About Bobby Orr:


Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Orr played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for ten seasons with the Boston Bruins, joining the Chicago Black Hawks for two more. Orr is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. As a defenceman, Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position. As of 2013[update], Orr remains the only defenceman to have won the league scoring title with two Art Ross Trophies and holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by a defenceman. 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). Orr was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979 at age 31. He was the youngest to be inducted into the Hall at that time. After his hockey career Bobby Orr became a well known scout for many professional teams. He also spends most of his time talking to and mentoring young exuberant skaters.

Author Bio


  • NameBobby Orr
  • DescriptionCanadian ice hockey player
  • AliasesRobert Gordon Orr
  • BornMarch 20, 1948
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionIce Hockey Player
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of Canada