In it, he addresses his thoughts on why there is a place for fighting in hockey. His grandfather, robert orr, was a toptier soccer pro player who emigrated from ballymena, northern ireland to parry sound early in the 20th century. Esposito bobby starred in many allstar games and here is a classic with bobby facing another hall of famer tony esposito. 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. Between ken drydens book, gordie howes book, and now bobby orrs book i would have to say that mr. Bobby orr was born on march 20, 1948, in the town of parry sound, ontario, canada. This book will reveal the life of bobby orr from childhood to present day sharing what was most important to bobby through lifes development and his lessons learned. My story by bobby orr in doc, rtf, txt download ebook.
Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. Bobby orr born 15 august 1928, cambuslang, scotland is a jazz drummer and session musician. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. There are no environments where youre only going to win, because life just isnt like that. Among other records and honors, he remains the only defenseman to win the art ross trophy league scoring titletwiceand he still holds the record for. My story here are a dozen things i learned from reading orr. Howe can no longer come back to update his book but i hope mr. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Theres a great chapter in the book, lessons from my parents, in which orr writes about the parents of a 14yearold budding hockey star. He was certainly the greatest hockey player of his time the 1970s. Design by k zante, with a cover illustration by jesse jind. 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.
My story by bobby orr meet your next favorite book. Bobby orr memorabilia the official site of bobby orr. Orr opens up to his fans and public and in some ways was able to dispel and exorcise whatever small demons may. Bobby orr is a canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time. 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. Shop amongst our popular books, including 21, orr, bobby orr and the handmedown skates and more. Bobby orr of team canada celebrates with teammates reggie leach on the right and denis potvin helmeted, in the background during a 1976 canada cup final game held at maple leaf gardens in. But all the brilliant achievements leave unsaid as much as they reveal.
Now, the single season record for assists by an nhl player at any position belongs exclusively to mr. At age 14 the bruins had already signed him to a junior contract that. But bobby orr did sit down for a recent talk about his upcoming book, his lingering injuries and alan eagleson. Bobby orr played in three playoff series vs the canadians and lost all three twice losing the deciding games on home ice. A new book looks at why bobby orr was one of the true hockey. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players maybe the greatest hockey player of all time. In the 1974 final vs philadelphia, we were a minute from going up 20 in the series. Bobby orr is a former ice hockey player credited to have revolutionized the game. Buy the hardcover book orr my story autographed by bobby orr at indigo.
Wayne gretzky, bobby orr, bobby hull, maurice richard, bernie federko, gordie howe. Bobby orr as a bruin in the 1970sfocus on sportgetty images. 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. High quality bobby orr inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Bobby orr played for the boston bruins from 1966 to 1976, and then two more years for the chicago blackhawks. Of course, we know, even if he doesnt, that there can never be another bobby orr. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg, w complete numberline to 1, of my story by nhl halloffamer bobby orr. My story at the nhl powered by reebok store in new york city 6th ave. He first caught the eye of a boston bruin scout in 1960 as a 12 year old defenseman playing in a bantam tournament.
The incredible story of the life and phenomenal career of hockeys most legendary superstar, told through neverbeforeseen photographs. Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, playmaking abilities to revolutionize the position of defenceman. This book is what he can offer now, today, to make things easier, perhaps, for the next bobby orr. Both players images are color enhanced and the photo is personally signed by bobby.
Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978. Through chapter after chapter bobby allows the reader the insight into what made him the true legend that he is to this day both in hockey as well as every day life. In trying to develop better people, we are going to develop more and better pros. The chapter on his involvement with alan eagleson is raw and hard to read, that bobby orr has recovered from this is a true testament to the man. In this weeks sports illustrated, there is an article about bobby orr for those who dont know who orr is, he is currently one of the top hockey player agents in north america. The game by ken dryden orr by bobby orr navigating youth hockey by ronald. Orr begins the eighth chapter of his book by stating there is no way to.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes hockey or sports, but it does feel a little long at times. Bobby orr scores the first and last bruins goals and adds a pair of assists. Full front distressed tapered screen print logo front, name and number on back. Customize your bobby orr poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. My story, hockeys greatest blueliner pulls back the. This novel goes deep into orrs childhood and all the way to his retired life. A child prodigy from an obscure hometown, orr signed his rights over to the boston bruins at age 14. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Orr is speaking out now because i am a parent and a grandparent and i believe that i have lessons worth passing on. Bobby paticipated in 17 playoff contests vs montreal and lost 12 of the 17. Orrs father, doug orr, had once been a hockey prospect and was invited to join the atlantic city seagulls in 1942 but turned down.
He also played two years for the chicago blackhawks. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. More importantly, for those who dont know who orr was, he was, arguably, the greatest hockey player ever. Orr, on the other hand, has a unique story to tell. All bobby orr posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Orr was born in the town of parry sound on the shores of georgian bay in ontario, canada. 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.
Bobby orr reveals some of his secrets in book montreal. His story is not only about the game, but also the age in which it was played. By 25, he was on top of the hockey world after a meteoric rise. Published in 20 by putnam, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine, save for remainder mark to bottom page block.
Orr covers all the chapters of his life in the book, including the knee injuries that cut his career short and agent alan eagleson, who left him broke after his playing days ended. Unfollow bobby orr book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My story is about one of the greatest hockey players to ever live and play, bobby orr. My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr. Buy bobby orr canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. Bobby orrs life goes far deeper than stanley cup rings, trophies and recognitions. 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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. 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 is often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game of hockey. For such an important figure, however, the legend of bobby orr has always seemed to be larger than the personality. Orr was the undisputed best player of his era and maybe the best of all time as well.
Buy bobby orr posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. There is a place for fighting in hockey bobby orr has a new book coming out next week. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orrs career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries. My story is more than a book about hockey it is about the making of a man.