Bobby Orr

Biography

Bobby Orr played hockey like no defenseman before or since. The position was supposed to be defensive - stay back, clear the crease, move the puck up ice safely. Orr attacked. He rushed end-to-end with the puck, joined the offense, and still somehow got back. The famous flying goal in the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals, captured mid-air after being tripped, became the sport's most iconic image. Eight consecutive Norris Trophies as best defenseman speak to a dominance that transcended his position. He remains the only defenseman to lead the NHL in scoring. But his knees couldn't withstand the style that made him great - he played his last game at 26. What might have been haunts hockey historians, but what was remains breathtaking: the highest peak the sport has ever seen.

Career Highlights

• 2 Stanley Cup Championships
• 3 Hart Memorial Trophies (MVP)
• 8 consecutive Norris Trophies (best defenseman)
• Only defenseman to lead NHL in scoring
• +124 plus/minus in 1970-71 (record)

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