I agree to a point. “The Great One” is the GOAT for me, although I wasn’t old enough to see Bobby play as much. That said, it’s like comparing Tiger to Jack or LeBron (I dislike him immensely) to Jordan, the GOAT!
62 here too. He was the reason I played. Every kid wanted #4 as their jersey...year after year. I remember a story Gretsky told that he had a "conversation" with a Boston hockey fan. The fan said, you should be very proud of being the second-best player ever. Gretsky responds with, you must be from Boston. The fan's response: Nope, just a fan of hockey. Even Gretsky knew Orr was & is the BEST.
@castlerock58 Nope Orr was better than Gretzky because Bobby played both sides offense and defense he was an all around player and Gretzky was offensive only
He was a beauty, certainly the best defenseman ever and the second or third most skilled with a puck McDavid is the most skilled player I have ever seen and I have watched a lot of hockey in my 67 years. Mario was amazing with the puck too.... I met Bobby in 1989. He was very nice and very humble.
As coach Don Cherry said many times, "there were great players, all star players, high scorers, great defensive stars........and then there was Bobby Orr"! Just incomparable!
65 now and remember watching Bobby back in the day. He was my childhood hero. Every little boy should have the privilege of watching Orr in action, on and off the ice. Was and still is a man among men.
The best Defensive, Offensive Player to ever lace up his skates, no one has ever done what he has done in such a short career, his name still gets mentioned in a lot of conversations about how great he really was, humble to his core, and knew how to play the game better than anyone ever and you can’t mention the Bruins without mentioning his name, incredible player and even a more incredible man.
Thanks so much! I totally agree-Bobby Orr's all-around game was unmatched, and his humility off the ice makes him even more legendary. Appreciate the comment!"
@@bbb462cid Thanks for the like and the feedback! I see where you're coming from-Bobby Orr truly was the best, and it's hard to argue with that. Just trying to keep the conversation balanced, but no doubt, Orr is a legend! Appreciate your thoughts!
Absolutely, Bobby Orr set the standard for everything-his skating, his scoring, and his humility. He was the complete package, and still inspires so many of us today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I’ve met Mr. Orr twice. Skated with him at the gardens. His demeanour, and humble nature is very real. Many brats like Chris pronger, could learn much from this man. He was the very essence of a gentleman in public and appeared almost embarrassed about much of his success. Truly a man among men!
Ranger fan and never had any use for him until an interview with Michael Kaye. He came off as such a likeable guy you just had to like him. He had me when he talked about letting young kids play and parents staying in their place. Good guy.
When you have a player like Orr, you have to protect his body like gold -- job one is hire a goon like Scott Stevens to shadow him and set a precedent: if you cheap shot Orr, your team's best player is KO'd with a big concussion, like Kariya or Lindros.
@@DexterHavenThat doesn't make sense. Kariya and Lindross did not cheap shot anyone. Lindross had a bad habit of keeping his head down while carrying the puck. Kariya was not a physical player. He was a fitness player. 😂
Absolutely, his composure was incredible-no flashy celebrations, just pure focus on the game. And yeah, winning the 1976 Canada Cup MVP on one leg? That’s legendary!
Orr was the greatest ever. No one will ever be as great as Orr. He was an absolute master of the game and I watched him play when I was a kid. Orr came from Orrville Ontario...just outside of Parry Sound. He was an absolute beast of a hockey player.
Bobby Orr is the best hockey player EVER! Those of us old enough to have watched him play game to game can only fully realize what he brought to every game he played. We watched the on Channel 38 adjusting the uhf hoop antenna every five minutes to get a better picture. When we finally got a directional outdoor antenna we felt like I was sitting in The Garden!. Orr was the complete package. He was the best skater, excellent both offensively and defensively. He was tough, especially for his size and there was no one more competitive than him and he brought it every game.
@ I grew up in Pawtucket, RI and we could get 38 pretty good if the antenna was just right. We were 40 miles from Boston so we got all their stations and, of course, Providence stations too. I’d watch local news at 6 pm and Boston’s at 11. We also had the Springfield Indians and Providence Reds. Go Bs!!
I told a guy in our dressing room last year that Orr was better defensively than offensively. His eyes popped and he's 40-something. 20-somethings seem to think Orr was just a rushing defenseman. I remember the hockey news polled the players before the 74-75 season. Best skater, best passer, hardest shot etc. Only one category was unanimous, most feared fighter and this was the height of the Broad St bullies. Schultz explained it wasn't just because Orr could fight it was his balance was so superior. If he could have lasted just one more year...he should have been the 1st D to reach 1,000 pts.
Grew up on the Cape and spent lots of time with lots of tin foil trying to catch channel 38 to see the B’s. I believe the signal was hampered by the ocean waves, which explains why the Cape was one of the first areas that got cable TV.
He reminds me of another unbelievably great athlete who had to retire at age 30 due to injuries. Sandy Koufax. The most amazing thing about Bobby Orr is that he led the league in scoring. Twice. As a defenseman! That's two times more than any defenseman since Orr left the NHL! I was a Rangers fan when Orr was playing. I hated the Bruins! But I respected them. Especially Orr. If the Bruins were up by a goal with 2 minutes left in the game, Orr would step on the ice and skate around with the puck and run out the clock! That's what really impressed me about him. You couldn't get the puck from him! Bobby Orr was the best all-around hockey player I have ever seen. He had no weaknesses! Well...... Except his knees.
Crazy how sandy koufax would have been able to keep going had they had Tommy John surgery then. Also Tommy John is a hall of famer top 20 pitcher who isn’t in the hall of fame because the surgery outshined his career.
@@DashMaverick456 it’s lends credence to the fact that there are way too many grifting poser channels on UA-cam that are simply put up to make a few bucks ( likely from a third world country ) and that’s it. If a “ content creator “ for a channel truly doesn’t know the sport deeply then why should his fake be any more relevant than the millions of other poser channels? Guys who are true fans - showing true knowledge and not just something repeated off wiki or the stat sheet - easily shine versus these. Cheers.
@@BadGoy1488 Its worse than that even. The voice is AI generated. That was funny what you said about it being from a 3rd world country. From the standpoint of democracy, the USA is now considered no better than a Banana Republic in the country I am from. And this is before Trump makes Alex Jones his Secretary of Propaganda.
During the National Anthem at Boston Celtics games at the Boston Garden, Larry Bird always looked up into the rafters. When asked what he was looking at, Larry explained that he was looking at Bobby Orr's retired number 4 as inspiration. Larry had never met Bobby Orr, but he knew about the legend.
You missed the biggest tragedy of his career! Alan Eagleson totally screwed Bobby when he manufactured a feud between the Bruins team and Bobbly in order to profit by Orr signing with Chicago. In reality the Bruins ownership was trying to offer Bobby a piece of the team to stay in Boston! Orr refused to talk to them because Eagleson had convinced him they were trying lowball him. Orr hated Eagleson who went to prison for defrauding the players union until his death and probably then some. He could have still owned a % of the Bruins today!!
You're absolutely right, that was a huge tragedy in Bobby’s career. Eagleson’s manipulation had a lasting impact on Orr’s future, and it's heartbreaking to think about what could’ve been if the situation had been handled differently. Orr could have been a part of the Bruins’ legacy for even longer, but sadly, Eagleson’s greed got in the way. Thanks for sharing this important perspective-it's a piece of Orr's story that deserves more attention.
Exactly! Orr’s focus and professionalism were second to none. Even when most players would’ve been sidelined, he pushed through and still made history. It’s that kind of determination that makes him unforgettable!
@@NhlHeroOfficial During an interview on the Canada Cup series, the great Bobby Clarke remarked that Orr could hardly walk during those two weeks. Then he puts on skates and he instantly becomes the "best payer on the ice". The one. The only. The Great Orr.
Living in Boston, I had the privilege of watching the Legendary Bobby Orr. He was so fast and so talented that he skated circles around his opponents! He was the greatest hockey player of all time, and it's not even close! I have watched hockey stars since the 60s until now! He was a player way ahead of his time! He was better than any of the Montreal Canadiens during their prime, Wayne Greksy, Bossy, or anyone else. Knee injuries cut his career short. Opposing players would go for his knees. That was the only way to stop him! Bobby Orr is the GOAT of hockey, and it's not even close!
My dad used to ref junior hockey back in the 60s and 70s in Ontario, Canada and said Orr was hands the most talented he ever saw up close (back when Bobby played for Oshawa). That was always a heated debate as our farm is just across the Grand River from Gretzky's hometown.
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great vid. thanks for the memories. i'm 59 years old now, my very first year watching NHL hockey was 1970 and i grew up in Worcester Mass. Truth is however that even though Bobby Orr is the greatest player to ever lace up skates he wasn't the one to impress me the most on that team. that belongs to Gil Gilbert and Gerry Cheevers. it's a goalie thing. don't try to figure it out.
As a kid playing hockey in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, every time I stepped on the ice I visualized Bobby Orr. I was a rushing defenseman, and pretty good if I do say so. Way later, in beer leagues in my forties, I always pictured Bobby. He was, is, and always will be my hero. The greatest player than ever put on skates.
He was a phenom all to himself. He didn't simply bring a team up to the top, but he lifted the league to a place where it was taken seriously in the US where it wasn't to that point. From there the tragedy of his knee was a crushing heartache.
Had his lunch box and thermos, and his jersey and skates. The man, the legend, number 4 Bobby Orr!! When I was a kid, this was a superstar!! And this is from a Leafs fan, lol
The body flaw that Orr had(knees) had more to to with the medical butchers of the day than any specific physical problem he had. Cheap shot knuckle draggers deliberately taking him out we’re one of the reasons that made the enforcers/protectors appear.
It's hard to describe the atmosphere in the garden every time Orr touched the puck. I can only begin to think of what he would have accomplished on good knees. I just consider myself lucky to have seen him play.
Grew up a huge fan, being a defenseman myself and watching a lot of hockey. Greatest player ever, they literally changed the game and to rules because of the skill gap between him and other players. I met Mr Orr twice, neither of which he will remember. The first time was in ‘79 in the men’s room at the old Agannis arena at BU. Was there for an NU-BU game (I was at NU) taking care of business between periods, glanced to my left and there he was, in the urinal next to me. After allowing time for zipping up I mumbled out a low key “hi Mr Orr” and of course being the person he is he responded with a smile and a nod. Second time was at the Garden for a BeanPot game in the 90s. Spotted him on our way in, to the astonishment of my friends, and moved over towards him and asked who he thought was going to win. Again he responded, saying “BU looks unstoppable this year”. Unfortunately he was right as usual…
I tried skating without socks because that is what Orr did, or so we were told, did not help. Different game in that era. Got to see him live once (Canada Cup 76) at the end of his reign. It was the finals against Czechslovakia (sorry sp), their goalie won MVP for nets. It was in TO and the seats were on the opposing blueline, it was perfect. It is still clear as day in my mind. Two guys came down on him, he took the puck from them and skated right down the middle of the ice. The two D's waved their sticks at him on the way by and then he buried it. Truly great. I have watched that game a number of times to watch him play and cannot believe how things have changed since then. Best skaters are still the best players though.
Bobbies career was superb, more importantly he was one of the nicest human beings you'll ever meet. To this day Bobby couldn't buy a meal in Boston. He's one of the most loved Legends in our city, a complete Class Act.
I grew up a Leaf fan, but nothing was more exciting to see than Orr start out behind his own net and slowly start out up the ice, gaining speed as he went. Now we all knew what the outcome would be and millions of Canadian fans were all watching their TV's and willing Orr on and would jump off their sofas and cheer when he put the puck in the net at the other end of the rink.
Bobby Orr was from Ontario Canada one of the best players in the NHL. They didn’t have anybody to protect him, he was so fastest on the skates. They took out his knees and destroyed him. He’s a Canadian hero, but he was taken out by his fellow players, and that’s a fact look it up.
Growing up I lived in Waterbury Ct Bobby Orr made me a Boston Bruins fan For life I am now 70 living in Fl still a Bruins fan & Bobby Orr is the greatest hockey player that ever lived --- Debbie
We were all Plers fans growing up in Philly but always admired all of the great players, especially the Candians we brought over here! We collected all of the NHL players cards and stamps, put them on the team page in the big binder, and had a blast trading cards and stamps as kids. We loved playing ice and street hockey regularly. Good times.
As an old North Stars fan going back to the “Orr” days, I can still remember Boston destroying my team with ease every time the teams played. Bobby, of course, was always front and center in the destruction. Hockey wasn’t on t.v. in the States back then. I had to listen to the carnage on crackling AM radio. Even though it was annoying to get blown out by the Bruins, I had nothing but huge respect for the great #4. Wish I’d been able to see him play in person.
As a Mn boy. I've come to the realization that since Tom Kelly's Twinks won the series twice,,, Minnesota has adopted some kind of psychological paralysis. Weather hockey, football, baseball, or round ball... Minnesotans have been deluded by the phrase, "deep into the playoffs = the only goal of putting a team on the ice!! Tell Herbbie Brooks that!!!!
I am 65. My dad had Canadiens season tickets for his clients. Once in a while he would give it to me and my grandpa ( his father-in-law). My dad had zero interest in sports. It was a play-off ticket with the Bruins showing up. This was at a time when all the Montreal team was made of Canadians, mostly French speaking, and they were expected to win the Stanley Cup. Bobby Orr made an incredible goal and the Canadiens lost to the Bruins. I only remember that goal and cried as a little kid. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in the end.... But with age, this is my best memory of a hockey game. I am happy that I could witness this performance. Mr. Orr was a fantastic hockey player.
He was my idol as a young hockey player. But he was second to my true idol, Ken Dryden.....Yes, I was a goalie who occasionally played defence. Two pretty good idols eh?! As fate would have it I had to quit hockey after my first of a dozen knee surgeries, the first at only fourteen years old. I was teased with having Bobby Orr knees. Great review, so I subscribed!
🇨🇦Great job on this video, people. You brought back alot of good memories, I was born in 1963 and played hockey as a kid in my little Prairie town. Hockey Night In Canada was the center of our young mind's week. Thanks so much. 🇨🇦
The greatest skater in hockey history! I was at a game in the old Chicago Stadium in 1971, Orr skated through the whole Hawks team and pumped one in like it was nothing.
Born in 1960 and grew up in Massachusetts. The Boston Bruins were my heroes. Our family would get together at our home or at my uncles and watch every game. Mr. Orr is a legend.
Wishing could have seen him play at a game. Was fortunate enough to see Mario in his prime at games. Was really something to see the both of them together talking about how fun it was to watch the other play hockey. Both so humble.
Harvey was a super smooth skater who played a quarterback style and indeed started the style Orr completed. He was luckier in the knee department and had a long career.
I'm happy to have watched Bobby Orr as a youngster. No one comes even close and I doubt there'll ever be anyone like him. Paul Coffee came close but no, he wasn't Bobby.
Had the chance to meet and spend time with Bobby Orr in 1984 as part of the preparation of the 1984 USA men's Hockey Team. Great down to earth man who overcame his corrupt business agent and went on to become a successful businessman post hockey. Wonderful human being. If you get a chance read the book Orr:My story written by Bobby Orr. I've spent my entire life in sport and it is one of the best sports books I've read.
As good as Gretzky was (and he was one in a million!), Orr, in my opinion, was better. He did things Gretzky did, as a D-man, having to skate an extra zone of ice (both ways)! ... and then, after a rare shot on net that didn't produce a goal, who was back defending in front of Boston's net? Orr! In one play, with lightning speed unparalleled in The NHL, he was in front of BOTH team's nets, producing a scoring chance in the O-zone, then breaking up an opposition rush in the D-zone! That's the one aspect of the whole game that makes him just THAT MUCH better than Gretzky, the 2nd best player in NHL history.
I cannot disagree with anything you have said. I can only add that he did not need to have a goon to protect him - he did his own fighting. If you ever saw him play live, he was obviously so much better than anybody else that it was not funny, and this is coming from someone who hates the Bruins to this day.
I’ve been a Blues fan since the league went from 6 to 12. I saw Bobby many regular season games and the All Star game, and the “Lord Stanley of Preston’s Cup” finals in 1970. Gretzky may be considered the GREATEST player, but I have never seen a player, just 1 player control a game like Bobby Orr.., and I’ve seen them ALL !
The Bruins DID NOT secretly fund the Oshawa Generals. They sponsered the Gens. In those days all 6 NHL teams sponsered junior teams and there was no draft.
You're absolutely right, thanks for pointing that out! The Bruins didn’t secretly fund the Oshawa Generals-they sponsored them, as did other teams back then. The whole system was definitely different before the draft was introduced. Appreciate the clarification!
The only other players with jaw-dropping highlights besides Orr, to me, were Pavel Bure & Sidney Crosby, for their skating ability. Too bad about Crosby, though, someone in Canada told men they saw him working at a fast food drive-thru there --- oh how the mighty can fall, I guess. Not sure if it's true, tho.
If love to see a focus on the planet dynasty, and you can pick the trottier bossy gillies line or the dog out out and scooting style of Denis potvin up to the ever so close los to the next and only comparable dynasty of Edmonton. Great video and lots of great info.
Dang, Bobby Orr was monumental in an age of monumentally great hockey players; Orr stood out in a way that most hockey fans today can't even comprehend.
Orr's skating was absolutely phenomenal, the characteristic of all the greats in the game, in today's game any knee on knee are not tolerated. The knee injuries ended his phenomenal career. I was fortunate to see him in his prime. Why damage a fellow player in the game of hockey. The work to get to that level is enormous.
At 3:27 of the video the trade Boston made with Chicago to bring Esposito, Hodge and Stanfield to the Bruins is mentioned. The photo shown there is of Ken Hodge Junior who played for the Bruins in the early 90's not his father Ken Hodge who played with Orr and the Bruins 20 years earlier.
He was such a hero. I wish I had my old scrapbooks (mostly Habs) with pictures from Chronicle Harold glued inside. Great history but title is misleading! I watched thinking there was a way to learn how he did it. Pure talent and athletic ability.
A sweep of Blues and a celebratory trip are not things that “changed hockey” at all. Misplaced and false hyperbole, diminishes what Orr did in truly changing the game by redefining what a defenseman could do.
When he was with the Blackhawks his first year there, I only wanted to go see him play my Minnesota Northstars as the main reason to drive 210 miles one way . At the Met Sports Center I had great seats saving money to get there. Waiting to hear his name called over the P.A. All that was said is he was injured again. My one shot at seeing the legend. I can't even remember who won the game.
I grew up a Florida boy in the 60's and we played sandlot football pretty much 365 24/7 so that and riding bikes and surfing were my only sporting interests but the first time I saw Bobby Orr on TV I put right up there with the first time I saw Mickey Mantle on TV...even to my untrained eyes I could tell they were both transformative talents.
As a Die Hard Blackhawks fan I have the utmost respect for Bobby. He’s the best 2 way player I’ve ever seen play. I’ve been watching hockey since 1970. When he came to the Blackhawks he definitely wasn’t the same player. He should have remained a Bruin but his agent sold him out.
After Bobby Orr scored the cup-winning goal in overtime against the Blues, he did not "launch himself into the air". He was tripped by Blues defenseman Noel Picard.
Fred Stanfield lived in my home town real nice guy I cut his grass a few times. I was lucky enough to see Bobbies career in Boston. From 1968 and on. Just saying. Those were the days.
Some say Gretzky was better than Orr. Here’s the difference: take the number and name off the jersies and just watch them move. Orr wouldn’t even have to score a point and you’d still identify him as clearly the best guy on the ice in any given game. He was great all over the ice, too. Wayne’s prowess was mainly around the net. Orr was poetry in motion and tough as nails to boot.
Best quote was from Ted Green. During Orr's rookie year Green told him "Kid, I don't know what they're paying you. But, whatever it is, it's not enough."
After their playing days, Bobby Orr and Derek Sanderson would play occasionally golf together, and Bobby's putting skills were pretty good, so he never three-putted. Derek would say about Bobby's putting, "Bobby could two-putt Rhode Island." 😂
You missed the biggest issue of Bobby’s career. How his manager stole a majority of his salary. Left Bobby nearly stone broke. A huge factor you left out of this attempt of a story.
You're right, I missed a huge part of Bobby's story. His manager, Eagleson, really took advantage of him and cost Bobby a lot, both financially and emotionally. It’s heartbreaking to think about how he was left in such a tough spot after everything he gave to the game. Thanks for bringing it up
Orr was my player in the 70's he was great, and greater than the great one. Bobby made his own way, and at this point is helping the younger players with their quest
Yeah, it’s heartbreaking. Orr’s career was cut way too short, but his impact on the game will never be forgotten. It’s incredible to think of what more he could’ve accomplished if injuries hadn’t held him back.
Bobby was the only player that I've ever seen, who could control the pace of the game, at will.He could carry the puck as long as he wanted, and if he didn't want to give it up...he didn't!!!
Hey that is Peter Boyle at 8:59,nodoubt, played the Monster on Young Frankenstein and also Raymond. Don't know if the editors just slipped one in there?
NHL is one pro sport league where the difference between the gameplay and talent in the 70's vs. the 21st century is miles apart. The 70's now is like watching a thursday night over 50 men's league game, no other sport has that much of a glaring difference if you watch then vs. now
When the NHL all star break came with some skills competitions, one was the breakaway competition. Many all stars participated in the breakaway competition like Phil Esposito, Guy Leflur and Bobby Hull. But the skills committee didn’t allow Orr to enter because he had a 100% chance to score .on breakaways and wouldn’t have given anyone else a chance to win.
Great point! Doug Harvey was definitely a huge influence on Orr’s game-his skill and vision as a defenseman were unmatched, and Orr took that to a whole new level.
Orr's scoring and defensive effectiveness were off the charts, but it was skating ability that buried opponents. Often enough, Bruins penalty killing strategy was simple: #4 would put on a skating exhibition flying all over the ice with the puck, the entire opposing team failing to lay a finger on him, or get him to give it up if they did. Nobody, ever, but Orr could do that. We'd stand in line all night in winter to get tickets to the one and only Boston Garden, what an atmosphere. We knew it was amazing even then, and looking back, it was absolute History.
Every time Boston came to Chicago, I was there to see Bobby Orr. The best skater ever. I'm 70. Nobody was ever close to his skills. Plus he could beat the shit out of you in a fight. Gretzky wasn't close to Orr's level of play.
One of the G.O.A.T.s Greatest of All Time. I bought his biography and his jersey. When he skated and stick handled, he was so graceful as he just floated past the opposing players. Too bad the medical technology and medical skills weren't advanced back then, otherwise for sure he could have played till age 40. I remember as a kid, every player wanted # 4.
Wow, I didn't know how dominant Orr was.. makes me so happy that my favorite player, Quinn Hughes, is being portrayed as one of the best up coming dman, amongst the likes of Bobby Orr! Cale maker has a championship ring. But he isn't compared to Bobby like Quinn is..
How great was Orr? We are considering where he fits in hockey legends when he only played 8 full or near full seasons. What could have been if medical knowledge then was what it is now. I saw him play in Toronto in 71. His skating was amazing still the best I've seen. On TV, where I saw most games, you don't see the plays that don't involve the puck. Seeing him live I saw how much better a skater and how much better he positioned himself than anyone on the ice. Toronto won the game I saw but Orr was still incredible.
I grew up in Boston watching Bobby Orr play and now that I'm 62 he's still the best hockey player I've ever seen.
I agree to a point. “The Great One” is the GOAT for me, although I wasn’t old enough to see Bobby play as much. That said, it’s like comparing Tiger to Jack or LeBron (I dislike him immensely) to Jordan, the GOAT!
62 here too. He was the reason I played. Every kid wanted #4 as their jersey...year after year. I remember a story Gretsky told that he had a "conversation" with a Boston hockey fan. The fan said, you should be very proud of being the second-best player ever. Gretsky responds with, you must be from Boston. The fan's response: Nope, just a fan of hockey. Even Gretsky knew Orr was & is the BEST.
Except for Gretzky.
@castlerock58 Nope Orr was better than Gretzky because Bobby played both sides offense and defense he was an all around player and Gretzky was offensive only
He was a beauty, certainly the best defenseman ever and the second or third most skilled with a puck
McDavid is the most skilled player I have ever seen and I have watched a lot of hockey in my 67 years. Mario was amazing with the puck too.... I met Bobby in 1989. He was very nice and very humble.
As coach Don Cherry said many times, "there were great players, all star players, high scorers, great defensive stars........and then there was Bobby Orr"! Just incomparable!
Such a great quote from Don Cherry! Bobby Orr really was in a category all his own-there were stars, and then there was Orr. Truly incomparable!
65 now and remember watching Bobby back in the day. He was my childhood hero. Every little boy should have the privilege of watching Orr in action, on and off the ice. Was and still is a man among men.
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The best Defensive, Offensive Player to ever lace up his skates, no one has ever done what he has done in such a short career, his name still gets mentioned in a lot of conversations about how great he really was, humble to his core, and knew how to play the game better than anyone ever and you can’t mention the Bruins without mentioning his name, incredible player and even a more incredible man.
Great video.
I still think Bobby Orr is the best all-around hockey player ever.
And the most humble.
Agree with everything except you *know* Bobby was best you're just trying to be amiable to everyone. Oh, and I gave you Like #4
Thanks so much! I totally agree-Bobby Orr's all-around game was unmatched, and his humility off the ice makes him even more legendary. Appreciate the comment!"
@@bbb462cid Thanks for the like and the feedback! I see where you're coming from-Bobby Orr truly was the best, and it's hard to argue with that. Just trying to keep the conversation balanced, but no doubt, Orr is a legend! Appreciate your thoughts!
For sure. I love your channel.
So you think Keith Magnussen is #2 then, I see.
Best player ever. We all wanted to skate like him, score like him and be humble like him. We wanted to be him.
Absolutely, Bobby Orr set the standard for everything-his skating, his scoring, and his humility. He was the complete package, and still inspires so many of us today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Wrong = Gretzky best by far. Stop being Delusional chief!
@@Steve-gx9ot Gretzky was great, but not a defenseman kind of great.
Yes!!!!!
I’ve met Mr. Orr twice. Skated with him at the gardens. His demeanour, and humble nature is very real. Many brats like Chris pronger, could learn much from this man. He was the very essence of a gentleman in public and appeared almost embarrassed about much of his success. Truly a man among men!
Ranger fan and never had any use for him until an interview with Michael Kaye. He came off as such a likeable guy you just had to like him. He had me when he talked about letting young kids play and parents staying in their place. Good guy.
Its The Garden, NOT "Gardens"..NO "S"
@@mikebrennan5802 ...whereas it was 'Maple Leaf Gardens' (why not 'Maple Leafs Garden? That's just the way things were.)
When you have a player like Orr, you have to protect his body like gold -- job one is hire a goon like Scott Stevens to shadow him and set a precedent: if you cheap shot Orr, your team's best player is KO'd with a big concussion, like Kariya or Lindros.
@@DexterHavenThat doesn't make sense. Kariya and Lindross did not cheap shot anyone. Lindross had a bad habit of keeping his head down while carrying the puck. Kariya was not a physical player. He was a fitness player. 😂
It is still amazing to see how he never ever over reacted to scoring a goal. He was MVP of the 1976 Canada Cup series on ONE LEG!
Absolutely, his composure was incredible-no flashy celebrations, just pure focus on the game. And yeah, winning the 1976 Canada Cup MVP on one leg? That’s legendary!
Orr was the greatest ever. No one will ever be as great as Orr. He was an absolute master of the game and I watched him play when I was a kid. Orr came from Orrville Ontario...just outside of Parry Sound. He was an absolute beast of a hockey player.
I remember there was one play where he skated through everyone and scored and his teammates were in disbelief
Even more amazing was how he would kill a penalty by ragging the puck. No one could take it off him.
Always react like you’ve seen the promised land before!
Bobby Orr is the best hockey player EVER! Those of us old enough to have watched him play game to game can only fully realize what he brought to every game he played. We watched the on Channel 38 adjusting the uhf hoop antenna every five minutes to get a better picture. When we finally got a directional outdoor antenna we felt like I was sitting in The Garden!. Orr was the complete package. He was the best skater, excellent both offensively and defensively. He was tough, especially for his size and there was no one more competitive than him and he brought it every game.
l Love adjusting the antenna part , Growing up in Springfield Mass channel 38 was pure snow had to watch from afar to see the picture !
@ I grew up in Pawtucket, RI and we could get 38 pretty good if the antenna was just right. We were 40 miles from Boston so we got all their stations and, of course, Providence stations too. I’d watch local news at 6 pm and Boston’s at 11. We also had the Springfield Indians and Providence Reds. Go Bs!!
I told a guy in our dressing room last year that Orr was better defensively than offensively. His eyes popped and he's 40-something. 20-somethings seem to think Orr was just a rushing defenseman.
I remember the hockey news polled the players before the 74-75 season. Best skater, best passer, hardest shot etc. Only one category was unanimous, most feared fighter and this was the height of the Broad St bullies. Schultz explained it wasn't just because Orr could fight it was his balance was so superior.
If he could have lasted just one more year...he should have been the 1st D to reach 1,000 pts.
Grew up on the Cape and spent lots of time with lots of tin foil trying to catch channel 38 to see the B’s. I believe the signal was hampered by the ocean waves, which explains why the Cape was one of the first areas that got cable TV.
fred cusack and johnny peirson! the best play by play and color commentators!
So glad I grew up in the Orr era being able to watch his entire career in Boston.
He reminds me of another unbelievably great athlete who had to retire at age 30 due to injuries. Sandy Koufax. The most amazing thing about Bobby Orr is that he led the league in scoring. Twice. As a defenseman! That's two times more than any defenseman since Orr left the NHL! I was a Rangers fan when Orr was playing. I hated the Bruins! But I respected them. Especially Orr. If the Bruins were up by a goal with 2 minutes left in the game, Orr would step on the ice and skate around with the puck and run out the clock! That's what really impressed me about him. You couldn't get the puck from him! Bobby Orr was the best all-around hockey player I have ever seen. He had no weaknesses! Well...... Except his knees.
Crazy how sandy koufax would have been able to keep going had they had Tommy John surgery then. Also Tommy John is a hall of famer top 20 pitcher who isn’t in the hall of fame because the surgery outshined his career.
Sorry, you can't have a hockey channel if you can't pronounce Roy and Bucyk.
Feel free to start your own
@@DashMaverick456 it’s lends credence to the fact that there are way too many grifting poser channels on UA-cam that are simply put up to make a few bucks ( likely from a third world country ) and that’s it. If a “ content creator “ for a channel truly doesn’t know the sport deeply then why should his fake be any more relevant than the millions of other poser channels? Guys who are true fans - showing true knowledge and not just something repeated off wiki or the stat sheet - easily shine versus these. Cheers.
@@DashMaverick456 I am not sure another useless channel here is the answer.
@@BadGoy1488 Its worse than that even. The voice is AI generated. That was funny what you said about it being from a 3rd world country. From the standpoint of democracy, the USA is now considered no better than a Banana Republic in the country I am from. And this is before Trump makes Alex Jones his Secretary of Propaganda.
It's narrated by AI
During the National Anthem at Boston Celtics games at the Boston Garden, Larry Bird always looked up into the rafters. When asked what he was looking at, Larry explained that he was looking at Bobby Orr's retired number 4 as inspiration. Larry had never met Bobby Orr, but he knew about the legend.
You missed the biggest tragedy of his career! Alan Eagleson totally screwed Bobby when he manufactured a feud between the Bruins team and Bobbly in order to profit by Orr signing with Chicago. In reality the Bruins ownership was trying to offer Bobby a piece of the team to stay in Boston! Orr refused to talk to them because Eagleson had convinced him they were trying lowball him. Orr hated Eagleson who went to prison for defrauding the players union until his death and probably then some. He could have still owned a % of the Bruins today!!
You're absolutely right, that was a huge tragedy in Bobby’s career. Eagleson’s manipulation had a lasting impact on Orr’s future, and it's heartbreaking to think about what could’ve been if the situation had been handled differently. Orr could have been a part of the Bruins’ legacy for even longer, but sadly, Eagleson’s greed got in the way. Thanks for sharing this important perspective-it's a piece of Orr's story that deserves more attention.
@@NhlHeroOfficiallearn how to pronounciate canadienne....
You mispronounced two names ....
Your not a hockey fan.....but a poser making videos.....
I Remember that like it was yesterday.
The Greatest player ever.
it was in the video .. maybe watch it BEFORE commenting
@@Taylor.B.Martin Not sure what you were watching, but nothing states how Eagleson was such an a**hole to Orr.
He was the best player of the Canada cup in 76 only with one knee. The best i ever saw...
Exactly! Orr’s focus and professionalism were second to none. Even when most players would’ve been sidelined, he pushed through and still made history. It’s that kind of determination that makes him unforgettable!
@@NhlHeroOfficial During an interview on the Canada Cup series, the great Bobby Clarke remarked that Orr could hardly walk during those two weeks. Then he puts on skates and he instantly becomes the "best payer on the ice". The one. The only. The Great Orr.
Living in Boston, I had the privilege of watching the Legendary Bobby Orr. He was so fast and so talented that he skated circles around his opponents! He was the greatest hockey player of all time, and it's not even close! I have watched hockey stars since the 60s until now! He was a player way ahead of his time! He was better than any of the Montreal Canadiens during their prime, Wayne Greksy, Bossy, or anyone else. Knee injuries cut his career short. Opposing players would go for his knees. That was the only way to stop him! Bobby Orr is the GOAT of hockey, and it's not even close!
My dad used to ref junior hockey back in the 60s and 70s in Ontario, Canada and said Orr was hands the most talented he ever saw up close (back when Bobby played for Oshawa). That was always a heated debate as our farm is just across the Grand River from Gretzky's hometown.
GRETZKY GREATEST GOAL SCORER. BOBBY ORR GREATEST HOCKEY PLAYER .
You are so lucky, so blessed, to see him live on the ice. I hope you understand how much we all wish we could have been there too!
great vid. thanks for the memories.
i'm 59 years old now, my very first year watching NHL hockey was 1970 and i grew up in Worcester Mass. Truth is however that even though Bobby Orr is the greatest player to ever lace up skates he wasn't the one to impress me the most on that team. that belongs to Gil Gilbert and Gerry Cheevers. it's a goalie thing. don't try to figure it out.
That's awesome!
As a kid playing hockey in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, every time I stepped on the ice I visualized Bobby Orr. I was a rushing defenseman, and pretty good if I do say so. Way later, in beer leagues in my forties, I always pictured Bobby. He was, is, and always will be my hero. The greatest player than ever put on skates.
He was a phenom all to himself. He didn't simply bring a team up to the top, but he lifted the league to a place where it was taken seriously in the US where it wasn't to that point. From there the tragedy of his knee was a crushing heartache.
Had his lunch box and thermos, and his jersey and skates. The man, the legend, number 4 Bobby Orr!!
When I was a kid, this was a superstar!! And this is from a Leafs fan, lol
The GOAT of all GOATS.❤
The body flaw that Orr had(knees) had more to to with the medical butchers of the day than any specific physical problem he had. Cheap shot knuckle draggers deliberately taking him out we’re one of the reasons that made the enforcers/protectors appear.
It's hard to describe the atmosphere in the garden every time Orr touched the puck. I can only begin to think of what he would have accomplished on good knees. I just consider myself lucky to have seen him play.
I had forgotten that moment of anticipation but you are correct.
Grew up a huge fan, being a defenseman myself and watching a lot of hockey. Greatest player ever, they literally changed the game and to rules because of the skill gap between him and other players. I met Mr Orr twice, neither of which he will remember. The first time was in ‘79 in the men’s room at the old Agannis arena at BU. Was there for an NU-BU game (I was at NU) taking care of business between periods, glanced to my left and there he was, in the urinal next to me. After allowing time for zipping up I mumbled out a low key “hi Mr Orr” and of course being the person he is he responded with a smile and a nod. Second time was at the Garden for a BeanPot game in the 90s. Spotted him on our way in, to the astonishment of my friends, and moved over towards him and asked who he thought was going to win. Again he responded, saying “BU looks unstoppable this year”. Unfortunately he was right as usual…
#4 Bobby Orr and the Big Bad Bruins. I was just a young tyke back in the days. Bobby Orr is still an unmatched celebrity in Boston. He is a CLASS act.
I tried skating without socks because that is what Orr did, or so we were told, did not help. Different game in that era. Got to see him live once (Canada Cup 76) at the end of his reign. It was the finals against Czechslovakia (sorry sp), their goalie won MVP for nets. It was in TO and the seats were on the opposing blueline, it was perfect. It is still clear as day in my mind. Two guys came down on him, he took the puck from them and skated right down the middle of the ice. The two D's waved their sticks at him on the way by and then he buried it. Truly great. I have watched that game a number of times to watch him play and cannot believe how things have changed since then. Best skaters are still the best players though.
STILL the very best hockey player I have ever seen.
Bobbies career was superb, more importantly he was one of the nicest human beings you'll ever meet. To this day Bobby couldn't buy a meal in Boston. He's one of the most loved Legends in our city, a complete Class Act.
I grew up a Leaf fan, but nothing was more exciting to see than Orr start out behind his own net and slowly start out up the ice, gaining speed as he went. Now we all knew what the outcome would be and millions of Canadian fans were all watching their TV's and willing Orr on and would jump off their sofas and cheer when he put the puck in the net at the other end of the rink.
I remember those moments fondly- Don Earle saying..." And here comes Bobby..."
Bobby Orr was from Ontario Canada one of the best players in the NHL. They didn’t have anybody to protect him, he was so fastest on the skates. They took out his knees and destroyed him. He’s a Canadian hero, but he was taken out by his fellow players, and that’s a fact look it up.
Growing up I lived in Waterbury Ct Bobby Orr made me a Boston Bruins fan For life I am now 70 living in Fl still a Bruins fan & Bobby Orr is the greatest hockey player that ever lived --- Debbie
We were all Plers fans growing up in Philly but always admired all of the great players, especially the Candians we brought over here! We collected all of the NHL players cards and stamps, put them on the team page in the big binder, and had a blast trading cards and stamps as kids. We loved playing ice and street hockey regularly. Good times.
Back in the Flyers' heyday, the entire league was Canadian players.
As an old North Stars fan going back to the “Orr” days, I can still remember Boston destroying my team with ease every time the teams played. Bobby, of course, was always front and center in the destruction. Hockey wasn’t on t.v. in the States back then. I had to listen to the carnage on crackling AM radio. Even though it was annoying to get blown out by the Bruins, I had nothing but huge respect for the great #4. Wish I’d been able to see him play in person.
As a Mn boy. I've come to the realization that since Tom Kelly's Twinks won the series twice,,, Minnesota has adopted some kind of psychological paralysis. Weather hockey, football, baseball, or round ball... Minnesotans have been deluded by the phrase, "deep into the playoffs = the only goal of putting a team on the ice!!
Tell Herbbie Brooks that!!!!
I am 65. My dad had Canadiens season tickets for his clients. Once in a while he would give it to me and my grandpa ( his father-in-law). My dad had zero interest in sports. It was a play-off ticket with the Bruins showing up.
This was at a time when all the Montreal team was made of Canadians, mostly French speaking, and they were expected to win the Stanley Cup. Bobby Orr made an incredible goal and the Canadiens lost to the Bruins. I only remember that goal and cried as a little kid. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in the end....
But with age, this is my best memory of a hockey game. I am happy that I could witness this performance. Mr. Orr was a fantastic hockey player.
He was my hockey hero. I remember him hanging them up. It broke my heart.
He was my idol as a young hockey player. But he was second to my true idol, Ken Dryden.....Yes, I was a goalie who occasionally played defence. Two pretty good idols eh?! As fate would have it I had to quit hockey after my first of a dozen knee surgeries, the first at only fourteen years old. I was teased with having Bobby Orr knees. Great review, so I subscribed!
The greatest of all time and it isn't close.
100% agree! Bobby Orr's impact on the game is unmatched. He's in a class by himself.
🇨🇦Great job on this video, people. You brought back alot of good memories, I was born in 1963 and played hockey as a kid in my little Prairie town. Hockey Night In Canada was the center of our young mind's week. Thanks so much. 🇨🇦
Same here in central NY state.
Glad you enjoyed it❤
The greatest skater in hockey history! I was at a game in the old Chicago Stadium in 1971, Orr skated through the whole Hawks team and pumped one in like it was nothing.
😂 I
Born in 1960 and grew up in Massachusetts. The Boston Bruins were my heroes. Our family would get together at our home or at my uncles and watch every game. Mr. Orr is a legend.
Wishing could have seen him play at a game. Was fortunate enough to see Mario in his prime at games. Was really something to see the both of them together talking about how fun it was to watch the other play hockey. Both so humble.
Bobby took the skills of Doug Harvey to the next level.
Harvey was a super smooth skater who played a quarterback style and indeed started the style Orr completed. He was luckier in the knee department and had a long career.
I'm happy to have watched Bobby Orr as a youngster. No one comes even close and I doubt there'll ever be anyone like him. Paul Coffee came close but no, he wasn't Bobby.
i wish there were more highlights of bobby orr. nice vid
Thanks! I totally agree-Orr’s highlights are timeless, and there should definitely be more footage of his incredible career. Glad you liked the video!
The Greatest Hockey Player......ever!!!
Had the chance to meet and spend time with Bobby Orr in 1984 as part of the preparation of the 1984 USA men's Hockey Team. Great down to earth man who overcame his corrupt business agent and went on to become a successful businessman post hockey. Wonderful human being. If you get a chance read the book Orr:My story written by Bobby Orr. I've spent my entire life in sport and it is one of the best sports books I've read.
As good as Gretzky was (and he was one in a million!), Orr, in my opinion, was better. He did things Gretzky did, as a D-man, having to skate an extra zone of ice (both ways)! ... and then, after a rare shot on net that didn't produce a goal, who was back defending in front of Boston's net? Orr! In one play, with lightning speed unparalleled in The NHL, he was in front of BOTH team's nets, producing a scoring chance in the O-zone, then breaking up an opposition rush in the D-zone! That's the one aspect of the whole game that makes him just THAT MUCH better than Gretzky, the 2nd best player in NHL history.
I cannot disagree with anything you have said. I can only add that he did not need to have a goon to protect him - he did his own fighting. If you ever saw him play live, he was obviously so much better than anybody else that it was not funny, and this is coming from someone who hates the Bruins to this day.
I’ve been a Blues fan since the league went from 6 to 12. I saw Bobby many regular season games and the All Star game, and the “Lord Stanley of Preston’s Cup” finals in 1970. Gretzky may be considered the GREATEST player, but I have never seen a player, just 1 player control a game like Bobby Orr.., and I’ve seen them ALL !
The Bruins DID NOT secretly fund the Oshawa Generals. They sponsered the Gens. In those days all 6 NHL teams sponsered junior teams and there was no draft.
Thank you.
You're absolutely right, thanks for pointing that out! The Bruins didn’t secretly fund the Oshawa Generals-they sponsored them, as did other teams back then. The whole system was definitely different before the draft was introduced. Appreciate the clarification!
Bobby Brought Beauty to The Game.
The only other players with jaw-dropping highlights besides Orr, to me, were Pavel Bure & Sidney Crosby, for their skating ability. Too bad about Crosby, though, someone in Canada told men they saw him working at a fast food drive-thru there --- oh how the mighty can fall, I guess. Not sure if it's true, tho.
If love to see a focus on the planet dynasty, and you can pick the trottier bossy gillies line or the dog out out and scooting style of Denis potvin up to the ever so close los to the next and only comparable dynasty of Edmonton. Great video and lots of great info.
He was my favorite player when I played in the early 70's as a kid
Dang, Bobby Orr was monumental in an age of monumentally great hockey players; Orr stood out in a way that most hockey fans today can't even comprehend.
Orr's skating was absolutely phenomenal, the characteristic of all the greats in the game, in today's game any knee on knee are not tolerated. The knee injuries ended his phenomenal career. I was fortunate to see him in his prime. Why damage a fellow player in the game of hockey. The work to get to that level is enormous.
At 3:27 of the video the trade Boston made with Chicago to bring Esposito, Hodge and Stanfield to the Bruins is mentioned. The photo shown there is of Ken Hodge Junior who played for the Bruins in the early 90's not his father Ken Hodge who played with Orr and the Bruins 20 years earlier.
Never mentioned how Eagleson robbed him blind financially.
Bobby Orr was one of the all-time greats.
He was such a hero. I wish I had my old scrapbooks (mostly Habs) with pictures from Chronicle Harold glued inside. Great history but title is misleading! I watched thinking there was a way to learn how he did it. Pure talent and athletic ability.
A sweep of Blues and a celebratory trip are not things that “changed hockey” at all.
Misplaced and false hyperbole, diminishes what Orr did in truly changing the game by redefining what a defenseman could do.
When he was with the Blackhawks his first year there, I only wanted to go see him play my Minnesota Northstars as the main reason to drive 210 miles one way . At the Met Sports Center I had great seats saving money to get there. Waiting to hear his name called over the P.A. All that was said is he was injured again. My one shot at seeing the legend. I can't even remember who won the game.
I grew up a Florida boy in the 60's and we played sandlot football pretty much 365 24/7 so that and riding bikes and surfing were my only sporting interests but the first time I saw Bobby Orr on TV I put right up there with the first time I saw Mickey Mantle on TV...even to my untrained eyes I could tell they were both transformative talents.
As a Die Hard Blackhawks fan I have the utmost respect for Bobby. He’s the best 2 way player I’ve ever seen play. I’ve been watching hockey since 1970. When he came to the Blackhawks he definitely wasn’t the same player. He should have remained a Bruin but his agent sold him out.
After Bobby Orr scored the cup-winning goal in overtime against the Blues, he did not "launch himself into the air". He was tripped by Blues defenseman Noel Picard.
I played in Orillia with guys who played against Bobby in Peewee and they said that even then (10-12 years old) he was awesome!!!
Fred Stanfield lived in my home town real nice guy I cut his grass a few times. I was lucky enough to see Bobbies career in Boston. From 1968 and on. Just saying. Those were the days.
Some say Gretzky was better than Orr. Here’s the difference: take the number and name off the jersies and just watch them move. Orr wouldn’t even have to score a point and you’d still identify him as clearly the best guy on the ice in any given game. He was great all over the ice, too. Wayne’s prowess was mainly around the net. Orr was poetry in motion and tough as nails to boot.
Agree.Orr could do anything Gretz could if he wanted to but not vice versa.
Best quote was from Ted Green. During Orr's rookie year Green told him "Kid, I don't know what they're paying you. But, whatever it is, it's not enough."
Number #4, Bobby Orr!!!
Never Forgotten!
After their playing days, Bobby Orr and Derek Sanderson would play occasionally golf together, and Bobby's putting skills were pretty good, so he never three-putted. Derek would say about Bobby's putting, "Bobby could two-putt Rhode Island." 😂
You missed the biggest issue of Bobby’s career. How his manager stole a majority of his salary. Left Bobby nearly stone broke. A huge factor you left out of this attempt of a story.
You're right, I missed a huge part of Bobby's story. His manager, Eagleson, really took advantage of him and cost Bobby a lot, both financially and emotionally. It’s heartbreaking to think about how he was left in such a tough spot after everything he gave to the game. Thanks for bringing it up
During the vid you covered the trade with the Black Hawks, the Ken Hodge pic is actually his son, Ken Hodge Jr , who also played for the B's
Great video
Thank you
Orr was my player in the 70's he was great, and greater than the great one. Bobby made his own way, and at this point is helping the younger players with their quest
Not 6 foot nor 200 pounds, but was and always will be the best player ever !!!
7:25. It's Ru-Ahh, not Roy. Patrick Ru Ahh
Yup...the announcer didn't pronounce Bucyk correctly either!
Loved him, Boston was my fav beside Orr they had serious talent
Alan Eagleson 💥 🎯 " shenanigans a foot " - - - -> Boston '4 -EVER ' Loves Bobby ✨ Orr [ Class guy ]
As an European viewer I have to point out that Pele's professional career started before Bobby Orr. But Bobby Orr is still a legend.
The GOAT no doubt about it. I loved hockey because of him. He was a gift from God.
Soooooooooooo sad he had to retire so young
Yeah, it’s heartbreaking. Orr’s career was cut way too short, but his impact on the game will never be forgotten. It’s incredible to think of what more he could’ve accomplished if injuries hadn’t held him back.
Bobby is the Elvis of hockey!
No one, ever, will be a better player.
Bobby was the only player that I've ever seen, who could control the pace of the game, at will.He could carry the puck as long as he wanted, and if he didn't want to give it up...he didn't!!!
Hey that is Peter Boyle at 8:59,nodoubt, played the Monster on Young Frankenstein and also Raymond. Don't know if the editors just slipped one in there?
That clip was pulled from the movie The Friends of Eddie Coyle starring Robert Mitchum who is shown bringing a couple beers back to their seats.
NHL is one pro sport league where the difference between the gameplay and talent in the 70's vs. the 21st century is miles apart. The 70's now is like watching a thursday night over 50 men's league game, no other sport has that much of a glaring difference if you watch then vs. now
The title doesn't match the video? What happened to the skill breakdown?
When the NHL all star break came with some skills competitions, one was the breakaway competition. Many all stars participated in the breakaway competition like Phil Esposito, Guy Leflur and Bobby Hull. But the skills committee didn’t allow Orr to enter because he had a 100% chance to score .on breakaways and wouldn’t have given anyone else a chance to win.
Nice job. Doug Harvey was who Orr modelled his game after….
Great point! Doug Harvey was definitely a huge influence on Orr’s game-his skill and vision as a defenseman were unmatched, and Orr took that to a whole new level.
Orr's scoring and defensive effectiveness were off the charts, but it was skating ability that buried opponents. Often enough, Bruins penalty killing strategy was simple: #4 would put on a skating exhibition flying all over the ice with the puck, the entire opposing team failing to lay a finger on him, or get him to give it up if they did. Nobody, ever, but Orr could do that. We'd stand in line all night in winter to get tickets to the one and only Boston Garden, what an atmosphere. We knew it was amazing even then, and looking back, it was absolute History.
He was poetry in Motion
Every time Boston came to Chicago, I was there to see Bobby Orr. The best skater ever. I'm 70. Nobody was ever close to his skills. Plus he could beat the shit out of you in a fight. Gretzky wasn't close to Orr's level of play.
The best natural skater I've ever seen.
Bobbie Orr was awesome to watch!
Great video of a Bruins legend; but, it doesn’t deliver on the headline. What was his specific skill that allowed him to dominate??
Some of the biggest legends had the shortest careers: Bobby Orr, Mike Bossy, Lemieux
Lemieux played til he was 40.
The GOAT!
One of the G.O.A.T.s Greatest of All Time. I bought his biography and his jersey. When he skated and stick handled, he was so graceful as he just floated past the opposing players. Too bad the medical technology and medical skills weren't advanced back then, otherwise for sure he could have played till age 40. I remember as a kid, every player wanted # 4.
Wow, I didn't know how dominant Orr was.. makes me so happy that my favorite player, Quinn Hughes, is being portrayed as one of the best up coming dman, amongst the likes of Bobby Orr! Cale maker has a championship ring. But he isn't compared to Bobby like Quinn is..
Undeniably the GOAT. Also .... BOOSIK? Come on!
How great was Orr? We are considering where he fits in hockey legends when he only played 8 full or near full seasons. What could have been if medical knowledge then was what it is now.
I saw him play in Toronto in 71. His skating was amazing still the best I've seen. On TV, where I saw most games, you don't see the plays that don't involve the puck. Seeing him live I saw how much better a skater and how much better he positioned himself than anyone on the ice. Toronto won the game I saw but Orr was still incredible.
"Mighty Mapleleafs"... didn't heard that since, Bobby Orr era.