Robert Gordon Orr

Bobby Orr when he was young

Bobby Orr was born on March 20,1948 in Parry Sound Ontario. He has a father named Doug, two sisters named Pat and Parry. He also has two brother named Ron and Doug. His wife's name is Peggy and his son`s name is Darren. Orr went to Perry Sound High School and he also went to high school in Oshawa when he played for the Oshawa Generals. He enjoys golf and he is involved in charities, fundraisers and plays hockey.

Bobby's famous picture

He started playing hockey for the Bruins when he was 18-years old in 1966. Bobby Orr had bad knees and was forced to retired in the 1978-79 season with the Black Hawks. He also had 14 knee operations. Bobby Orr's dad inspired him to play hockey because he played hockey. Bucko McDonald also inspired him because he was his first coach and Bucko played hockey. Bobby's hero was Terry Harper who was a defenseman for the Montreal Canadians.

In the Stanley Cup finals of 1969-1970 Boston fans cheer Bobby Orr. In overtime Bobby scored the goal, flying in the air. Although he had knee injuries he played hockey for his fans for thirteen seasons. After his retirement he helped in charities to raise money for many things.

Bobby Orr in Boston Bruins

After Bobby Orr retired he became a hockey agent for the Bruins. He retired from that job and he started the Orr Walton Sports Camp. Now he hosts a golf tournament for performing arts education programs in his home town of Parry Sound.

Bobby Orr reminds me of when I broke my ankle and missed part of my hockey season. I also chose him because I like hockey and I am a defenseman in hockey too. He inspires me because he could play hockey with injuries and he is was the leading defenseman in points.