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	Bobby Orr pictures and biography
		Bobby Orr was born on 15 August 1928 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland..His childhood was spent surrounded by, and immersed in, the rich drumming traditions for which the Scots are world renowned.
		Bobby's father was a drum major, and it was probably written in the stars that he would become a drummer The fact that he began at the tender age of three gives you some idea of the talent we' are dealing with here.
		Bobby Orr is one of the true talents of British drumming - a simple summing up for a man who has spent the best part of 70 years playing the instrument we love.
	www.angelfire.com /mac/keepitlive/drummers/Orr/orr.htm (205 words)

	Bobby Orr Biography, pictures and stats - Hockey Fans
		Bobby Orr was born on March 20, 1948, in the town of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.
		Bobby Orr had an enormous impact on the game of hockey, pioneering the "mobile" or "rushing defenseman".
		Orr is still involved in hockey in his current capacity as a player agent.
	www.hockey-fans.com /players/orr.php (465 words)

	Bobby Orr Summary
		Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenseman and is considered by many to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
		Subsequent to his playing career, Orr served briefly as an assistant coach for Chicago, and as a consultant at various points to the NHL and the Hartford Whalers, spending the bulk of his retirement years as a Boston-area bank executive.
		As a result of Orr's influence, there was talk of creating a separate regular season award for old-style defenseman since it was presumed that the "offensive defenseman" would easily win the Norris Trophy from then on out; however Rod Langway won it twice with his traditional rearguard play.
	www.bookrags.com /Bobby_Orr (4169 words)

	Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame (Bobby Orr Hall of Fame - Bobby Orr ...
		Bobby's birth was a difficult one with a degree of risk that had his parents worried he would not survive.
		Bobby began playing organized hockey at age five, but he leapfrogged through the levels and by the age of twelve was playing against young adults 4 years his elder.
		Bobby's acceptance speech was very simple, he expressed his love for the city of Boston, the fans of Boston, and concluded with a very emotional "Thank you".
	www.bobbyorrhalloffame.com /bobby_orr_bio.html (1931 words)

	Bobby Orr Profile (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Finally when Orr turned 18 he was allowed to join the NHL (due to league rules, you must be 18 to play) and Toronto lawyer Alan Eagleson negotiated Orrs contract with the Boston Bruins.
		Orr joined the NHL in 1966-67 at age 18, and played his first season in what was to be the last season of the original six.
		Bobby Orr was a honourable player, because of the fact that injuries prevented him from playing for the Hawks Bobby never cashed a single BlackHawks pay cheque stating that he was paid to play, and if he couldn't play he didnt deserve the money.
	hockeysiteincanada.com /BobbyOrr.shtml (930 words)

	Bobby Orr
		Orr's 139 points in the 1970-1971 season remain a record for the National Hockey League defensemen.
		In 1976, despite several knee operations that left him playing in severe pain, Bobby Orr was named the most valuable player in the Canada Cup[?] international competition.
		In the late 1970s, Bobby Orr was voted the greatest athlete in Boston history in the Boston Globe newspaper's poll of New Englanders, beating out Ted Williams, Bill Russell[?], Carl Yastrzemski and Bob Cousy[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/bo/Bobby_Orr.html (403 words)

	Boston Bruins Official Web Site : Bobby Orr: A Worthwhile Investment (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Orr suffered a knee injury near the end of his rookie season, and it set off a chain reaction of operations that would not just cut into part of his 1967-68 season, but ultimately cut short his career.
		Orr played only 46 of Boston's 74 games in 1967-68, but he was still a hands-down choice for the first team All-Star team and the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman.
		Orr became the first defenseman in history to win the NHL scoring title with a 33-goal, 120-point season, the first of six straight years with 100 points or more.
	www.bostonbruins.com /history/bobbyorr.asp (983 words)

	Bobby Orr (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman, and is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time, if not the greatest one.
		Orr was unique in that he could score goals as well, and he influenced countless defensemen who followed him, such as Brad Park, Paul Coffey, Denis Potvin, Nicklas Lidstrom, and Ray Bourque.
		Orr's style was augmented by the fact that his home arena for most of his career, Boston Garden, had an ice surface two feet shorter than the standard NHL rink.
	www.katrinapetsneedhelp.com /pets/Bobby_Orr (2045 words)

	ESPN.com: NHL - A profile of Bobby Orr
		When he was 18, Orr took the unusual step of having a lawyer, Alan Eagleson, represent him, and he reportedly signed for $50,000 for two years and a $25,000 bonus, the biggest contract ever received by a rookie at that time.
		Orr was assigned No. 27 in 1966, but he quickly changed to his legendary No. 4.
		Orr scored 46 goals and won the scoring title with 135 points in 1974-75, but it was his last hurrah.
	espn.go.com /nhl/s/bobbyorrbio.html (1243 words)

	HockeyOne -- Bobby Orr
		A friend of his fathers bought Bobby his first pair of skates, they were to large for him but his father stuffed the toes with paper and he was off.
		Bobby Orr was the first player to hire a lawyer, (the thief), to negotiate a contract.
		Bobby was such a dominating force he was name the MVP of the tournament.
	www.hockeyone.com /viewarticle.asp?ArticleID=14 (1053 words)

	Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame (Bobby Orr Hall of Fame - Bobby Orr ...
		Bobby's birth was a difficult one with a degree of risk that had his parents worried he would not survive.
		Bobby began playing organized hockey at age five, but he leapfrogged through the levels and by the age of twelve was playing against young adults 4 years his elder.
		Bobby's acceptance speech was very simple, he expressed his love for the city of Boston, the fans of Boston, and concluded with a very emotional "Thank you".
	bobbyorrhalloffame.com /bobby_orr_bio.html (1931 words)

	BobbyOrr.com - The Official Web Site of Bobby Orr
		Orr had taken Derek Sanderson's pass from the corner and flashed in front of the net to bury it behind Blues goalie Glenn Hall.
		Orr was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' most valuable player, an award he would win when Boston again won the title in 1972, again with the Cup-winning goal coming off Orr's stick.
		Orr's plus-minus rating when he was at his best was untouchable at plus-124 in 1970-71, when he scored 139 points.
	www.bobbyorr.com /biography.aspx (1479 words)

	Legends of Hockey - Spotlight - One on One with Bobby Orr
		Bobby Orr's hockey career began as a wobbly four-year old on the Seguin River under the watchful eyes of his father.
		Bobby led the Generals in scoring in 1965-66 with 38 goals, 56 assists and 94 points — good for third in the league.
		Orr scored his second Stanley Cup-winning goal and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP —; the first player to win the award twice.
	www.legendsofhockey.net /html/spot_oneononep197902.htm (2253 words)

	ESPN.com - Bobby Orr: 'The goal' and other tidbits
		The dramatic goal was caught on camera by Ray Lussier of the Boston Record American and the image of Orr soaring in the air remains in the minds of hockey fans as the 20th century draws to a close.
		Orr didn't join the Bruins until he was 18 because NHL rules prohibited anybody playing in the league before that age.
		Orr's agent, Alan Eagleson, turned down a deal for Orr to own 18 1/2 percent of the Bruins in the mid-seventies without telling his client.
	sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=517550&type=story (784 words)

	Bobby Orr at AllExperts
		Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenseman and is considered by many to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
		The subsequent image of Orr flying through the air, his arms raised in victory — he had been tripped by Blues' defenseman Noel Picard at the moment of shooting — became a prize-winning photograph and is arguably the most famous and recognized hockey image of all time.
		Subsequent to his playing career, Orr served briefly as an assistant coach for Chicago, and as a consultant at various points to the NHL and the Hartford Whalers, spending the bulk of his retirement years as a Boston-area bank executive.
	en.allexperts.com /e/b/bo/bobby_orr.htm (1970 words)

	Bobby Orr's father, Douglas, dies
		The Orrs allowed their 14-year-old son to begin playing with Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League in 1963.
		Orr revolutionized the position with his end-to-end rushes into the offensive zone and passing ability, while utilizing his tremendous speed to get back to his own end.
		In 2000, Arva Orr died at the age of 78 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
	www.cbc.ca /sports/hockey/story/2007/02/10/doug-orr-obit.html (1467 words)

	Hockey Hall of Fame - Stanley Cup Journals: 08
		The museum, which had its gala opening on July 18, 2003 with Orr front and centre, has since attracted thousands of fans from all over the world to visit the repository of artifacts from Bobby Orr's professional and personal life.
		Orr wanted the magnificent trophy to be a surprise for the many golfers that day.
		Bobby Orr, with the Stanley Cup, was situated at the 12th hole.
	www.hhof.com /html/exSCJ05_08.shtml (930 words)

	Bobby Orr Trivia - Bobby Orr Facts - Bobby Orr Notes
		In 1979, Bobby was voted the greatest athlete in Boston history according to the results of a newspaper poll.
		Bobby is the only defenceman in NHL history to lead the league in scoring.
		Bobby was picked on the Canadian team for the 1972 Summit Series with the Russians but was unable to play due to the condition of his knees.
	www.tv.com /bobby-orr/person/162769/trivia.html (499 words)

	Bobby Orr Memorabilia and Collectibles - All Hockey
		Bobby Orr is by far the best defenseman to every play in the NHL.
		A Certificate of Authenticity is included with this historic autographed Bobby Orr photograph.
		A Certificate of Authenticity is included with this Orr autographed jersey.
	www.all-hockey.com /hockey-memorabilia/orr.html (160 words)

	RandomHouse.ca \| Books \| Searching for Bobby Orr by Stephen Brunt
		The legend of Bobby Orr is one of the most enduring in sport.
		Bobby Orr redefined the defensive style of hockey; there was nothing like it before him.
		In Searching for Bobby Orr, Canada’s foremost sportswriter gives us a compelling and graceful look at the life and times of Bobby Orr that is also a revealing portrait of a game and a country in transition.
	www.randomhouse.ca /catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780676976519 (593 words)

	Rare Bobby Orr jersey up for grabs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"Bobby Orr is still considered by many to be the greatest hockey player ever, and there aren't that many really good [jerseys] out there," Juteau said over the phone from Montreal.
		Orr came into the National Hockey League in 1966-67, but only played 12 seasons because of injury, and barely played at all in his last three years.
		Orr originally gave it to the family friend, who worked for a company that operated a chain of pizza joints with Orr in the 1970s.
	www.canada.com /vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=00614b54-efc0-4f42-9186-6c05cd57ebef (625 words)

	History of Bobby Orr by Orr Fan
		In early 1948 (March 20th) the Orr family had a new son named after his grandfather his name was Robert Gordon Orr.
		Bobby Orr was the first player to hire a lawyer to negotiate a contract.
		When Bobby was at long last introduced, the Boston Garden fans rose to their feet and rooted, cheered and applauded for twelve minutes and would not let Mr.
	www.orrfan.com /history.htm (747 words)

	BOBBY ORR Autograph
		Boston Bruins' Hall of Famer Bobby Orr won the Norris Trophy for Outstanding Defenseman eight times (1968-1975) and led the NHL in scoring twice and in assists five times.
		Orr, arguably the greatest defenseman to ever play the sport, changed the way hockey is played with his revolutionary approach to the position as an offensive threat.
		In the 1966-67 season, Bobby Orr scored 13 goals and 41 total points, which earned him the Calder Trophy as the NHL's outstanding rookie.
	www.historyforsale.com /html/prodetails.asp?documentid=253665 (305 words)

	Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins news, stats, history, photos and more by Orr Fan.
		When Bobby was finally introduced, the Garden crowd stood and cheered for eleven minutes and would not let Mr.
		Finally the noise subsided and the #4 was raised to the rafters while Bobby and his family looked on.
		Bobby Orr today, spends the majority of his time helping charities throughout Canada and the USA.
	www.orrfan.com (269 words)

	Bobby Orr by Munsey and Suppes @ Ballparks.COM (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Of the 296 goals Bobby Orr scored in his brilliant career, the one that enters the realm of legend took place in the Stanley Cup final on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10, 1970.
		With the puck deep in the St. Louis zone, Orr blocked a clearing pass, then slid the puck to teammate Derek Sanderson in a "give-and-go".
		Sanderson placed the puck perfectly on Orr's stick, and Orr, about to go airborne courtesy of St. Louis defenceman Noel Picard, scored the game winner a mere 40 seconds into overtime to give the Bruins their first Stanley Cup victory in 29 years.
	hockey.ballparks.com /NHL/BostonBruins/orr.htm (1226 words)

	Chevrolet S&F Hockey Bobby Orr on gmcanada.com.
		When Bobby Orr was growing up in Parry Sound, Ontario, playing hockey had little to do with accolades and awards.
		Expansion between the present and 1966 – Orr's first year in the league – has been tremendous, from six teams to 30, with franchises implanted and plucked from more than 40 cities along the way.
		Though Orr isn't disappointed by the benefits that the league has enjoyed-many of which are indebted to on-ice contributions like his-he's quick to point out the flaw in its success: Kids are approaching hockey with their focus in the wrong place, and it seems that they are being encouraged to do so.
	www.gmcanada.com /static/english/chev_safeandfun/experience_bobby.html (658 words)

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