A treasured tome first read in 1975, when i began playing organized hockey, and then endlessly retraversed across the latter half of that grungy decade of ugly leather jackets, lemon us automobiles, and bowl cuts. Orr played in the national hockey league nhl for ten seasons with the boston bruins, joining the chicago black hawks for two more. This is an exact replica of the jersey bobby wore during his tenure in oshawa where he played for the generals from 1962 1966. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. My story, book by bobby orr paperback indigo chapters. Robert gordon bobby orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Orr came to the attention of boston bruin scouts when he was 12, and he was signed to a junior amateur contract. It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. During three hours in manhattan, orr sat down with nhl. Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978.
Hockey legend bobby orr is visiting the chapters store in barrie on nov. He holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by an nhl defenceman. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. It isnt a book about the dynamics of team sports, although orr takes us back to his salad days with the oshawa generals. Find bobby orr in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. Orr joins the oshawa generals orr joined the oshawa generals as no. Orr wrote the bookas if he were coaching both his sport and society, delivering lessons in honor and. The oshawa generals picked tom mccarthy first, and the niagara falls. Parry sound native bobby orr played in the national hockey league nhl for 12 seasons 19661978, 10 with the boston bruins and two with the chicago black hawks. Bobby orr was a demigod to canadian kids back then, a defenceman who changed the game through a combination of his ice sense, caginess in his own end, soft hands, and, most notably. Bobby orr biography, bobby orr achievements, bobby orr. The orrs are a close and demonstrative family, and doug orr became used to hearing his wife and oldest daughter, pat, bawling in misery over the phone when bobby first moved to.
He began his professional career in the oha with the oshawa generals in 1963. My story is more than a book about hockey it is about the making of a man. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orrs career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He has a full chapter dedicated to don cherry, whom orr thinks should be in the hall of fame as a. A general view of bobby orrs book signing orr my story at indigo toronto.
It is just about the most common number in hockey, but invoke that number and you can only be talking about one player the man often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game. Orr remains the only defenceman to have won the league scoring title. Customize your bobby orr poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. Buy the hardcover book orr my story autographed by bobby orr at indigo. Legendary nhl defenseman who spent ten seasons with the boston bruins, setting several records including the most points and assists in a single season by a defenseman. The second is the bobby orr community centre, a multipurpose entertainment facility. A trip to gananoque, ontario in 1961 to see doug higgins and rick eaton led to the discovery of orr at age. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Bobby orr public school company in oshawa, on 7 waterloo street, oshawa, ontario.
Bobby orr is often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game of hockey. 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. He was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 1979. My story here are a dozen things i learned from reading orr. Bobby orr is recognized today as the most dominating junior hockey player in history. Bobby orr signs copies of his book orr my story stock pictures. My story and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Orr used skating speed, scoring, and playmaking abilities to.
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. My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr. My story by bobby orr meet your next favorite book. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Buy bobby orr posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself. Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, orr, kooks and degenerates on ice and more from bobby. Join facebook to connect with bobby orr and others you may know. Orr has been honoured with a star on canadas walk of fame in toronto.
Justin trudeau in conversation with heather reisman, bobby orr, chris. Bobby orr signing autographs in barrie for his new book. Howe can no longer come back to update his book but i hope mr. Considered by many to be the greatest hockey player of all time, bobby orr revolutionized professional hockey. I became a bobby orr fan about 100 years ago, or so it seems.
General view of former boston bruins hockey player bobby orrs book signing orr. Between ken drydens book, gordie howes book, and now bobby orrs book i would have to say that mr. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg, w complete numberline to 1, of my story by nhl halloffamer bobby orr. To celebrate bobbys 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the boston bruins, we have created 4 new products. 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. He was considered one of the sports greatest players. Of course im aware that bobby orr played hockey for the boston bruins but this. At age 12 bobby orr was signed by the bruins and given a spot on the oshawa generals who he ould start playing for at age 14. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in oshawa. At 14 years old, he played hockey against 19 and 20 year old players, and he was a star. Orr is speaking out now because i am a parent and a grandparent and i believe that i have lessons worth passing on. 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.
Hockey legend bobby orr greets a fan at his book signing at the nhl powered by reebok store. All bobby orr posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Bobby orr, byname of robert gordon orr, born march 20, 1948, parry sound, ontario, canada, canadian american professional ice hockey player who was the first defenseman to lead the national hockey league nhl in scoring. Dryden wrote in his book the game, in the past, defenders and teams had. My story in pictures, book by bobby orr chapters indigo. Orr will come back and provide to his fans and fans of all sports the periodic update. Wayne douglas gretzky cc is a canadian former professional ice hockey player and former. Orr holds a multimillion dollar contract with the chicago blackhawks at a signing ceremony on. Born in parry sound, orr started playing hockey at the age of eight, joining the oshawa.
Remebering bobby orr is a great little book you will cherish, and a great gift for any young kid who loves the game. Published in 20 by putnam, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine, save for remainder mark to bottom page block. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story by mark zwolinski sports reporter. Hockey legend bobby orrs book is a look at his life and career, told through. Orr writes about his time with the oshawa generals and dives deep into his. In 1978, gretzky signed with the indianapolis racers of the world hockey.
In it, he addresses his thoughts on why there is a place for fighting in hockey. Today, teebzs book club is proud to present a book written about bobby orr long before i was born as we take a look at the bobby orr story, written by john devaney and published by random house incorporated. In my opinion bobby orr was and still is the greatest person to ever play in the nhl. In the fall of 1966 bobby left oshawa to join the boston bruins. But all the brilliant achievements leave unsaid as much as they reveal.
Entire site, articles, events, multimedia, video, photo galleries. There is a place for fighting in hockey bobby orr has a new book coming out next week. Bobby orr collection the official site of the ultimate. Orr had four allstar seasons in oshawa, but never won the memorial cup. Entire site, articles, events, multimedia, video, photo galleries, movies. Unfollow bobby orr book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The generals are the farm team for the boston bruins which is the team orr ended up playing on. Opinion bobby orr tells tales of oshawa in new book. Bobby orr was a notable omission among our careers cut short countdown last week, which left some scratching their heads.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Devaneys look at the career and accomplishments of bobby orr was published back in 1973 while orr was still a household name, so i. Meet astronaut chris hadfield for a book signing of his new intimate and compelling visual. Autographed bobby orr oshawa generals junior hockey jersey. 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. In 2004, an elementary school in south oshawa named after orr opened. He was quickly signed to a contract and invited to. Great pictures, and hopefully someday a definitive biograpy will get written about the man who changed the face of hockey, and began the modern era. There are few athletes more popular in these parts than bobby orr.
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