Bobby orr net worth

Bobby orr biography book Orr: My Story is a autobiography written by former professional hockey player Bobby Orr , [ 1 ] who played for the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League from to Orr had multiple knee surgeries and injuries that ended his career. Orr was enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in at age 31, the youngest to be inducted into the Hall at that time. Unfortunately, at the end of his career Orr discovered that his agent, Alan Eagleson , had embezzled most of his money, leaving him deeply in debt. Critics have faulted the book for not revealing new information and for not disparaging, with the exception of Eagleson, any former players, coaches or associates.

Robert &#;Bobby&#; Gordon Orr

Bobby Orr scores the Stanley Cup-winning goal against the St. Louis Blues (May 10, ). Photo by Ray Lussier.

Born in Parry Sound in , Robert Gordon Orr, “Bobby” began skating at the age of four when he acquired his first pair of skates from a family friend.

The Seguin River became Bobby&#;s rink of choice where he&#;d spend hour after hour practicing his skating and stick handling playing Shinny. If that was not enough, he would spend another hour nightly practicing that lethal shot in his garage.

Bobby began playing organized hockey at age five, where he leapfrogged through the levels and by the age of twelve was playing against young adults 4 years his elder.

Bobby&#;s role model was Montreal Canadiens defenseman Terry Harper. It is said, Bobby liked to watch a defenseman who was an offensive threat.

Bobby orr biography summary Bobby Orr's ice hockey skills were evident at a very early age. He was signed by the Boston Bruins at twelve. As a year-old, he played junior hockey against eighteen, nineteen and twenty-year-olds. He signed his first pro contract with the Boston Bruins in In his first professional season, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as top rookie in the league.

While Bobby was in kindergarten, he began playing in the Parry Sound Minor Squirt Hockey League. By the age of 9 he had won the MVP in the Pee-Wee Division. He may have been smaller than the other boys, but not in heart and he knew he would have to develop a strong body to keep up with the bigger kids.

Bobby excelled on the local playing fields, and on the ice where he quickly became recognized as one of hockey’s greatest young prospects; but his boyhood teammates, family and friends soon said farewell.

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