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He won the Stanley Cup twice with the Boston Bruins.
15 Interesting Facts About Bobby Orr
Bobby Orr, a legendary defenceman, revolutionized the game with his offensive prowess and led the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cups before retiring early due to injuries.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#4
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979, making him the youngest inductee at 31 years of age.
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He is the only defenceman to have won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer, which he achieved twice.
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He won a record eight consecutive Norris Trophies as the NHL's best defenceman.
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He scored one of the most famous goals in hockey history to clinch the 1970 Stanley Cup.
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He is the only player in history to win four major NHL awards in one season (Art Ross, Hart, Norris, Conn Smythe).
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His number 4 jersey was retired by the Boston Bruins on January 9, 1979.
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He was the first player to record 100 assists in a season (1970–71).
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His career was significantly shortened by over a dozen knee surgical procedures.
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's outstanding rookie in 1967.
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He holds the highest single season plus-minus rating of +124 in 1970–71.
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He was involved in a lawsuit against the NHL over its control of the players' pension fund, which players eventually won.
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He retired as the overall leader in career plus-minus rating (+597).
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He used little to no tape on his stick, eventually using none at all.
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He played a role in the exposure of his former agent Alan Eagleson's misconduct, leading to Eagleson's fraud convictions.
About Bobby Orr
He revolutionized the defenceman position with his exceptional skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities. He led the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cups before repeated injuries forced his early retirement. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame at age 31, he is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1970
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Stanley Cup Champion
1972
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Art Ross Trophy
1970
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Hart Memorial Trophy
1970
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James Norris Trophy
1968-1975
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bobby Orr.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 4
Status: Retired
Age: 77 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 197 lbs (89 kg)
Born: Parry Sound, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 12
Goals: 270
Assists: 645
Points: 915
Teams: 2
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Boston Bruins Chicago Black Hawks
Bobby Orr played for 2 different teams during his 12 seasons career.