On this day in 1970, bobby orr flew through the air after scoring one of. Among other records and honors, he remains the only defenseman to win the art ross trophy league scoring titletwiceand he still holds the record for. Bobby orr was born on march 20, 1948, in the town of parry sound, ontario, canada. Bobby orr the goal autographed 11x14 spotlight photograph boston bruins. Comic book memorabilia celebrity memorabilia music memorabilia.
The paper store of framingham to welcome hockey icon bobby orr to a special book signing on october 17, 20 acton, ma friday, october 4, 20. Bobby orr scored stanley cup winner 45 years ago may 10 marked the 45th anniversary of bobby orrs famous stanley cupwinning goal in overtime of game 4 against the st. The goal bobby orr signed 16 x 20 framesworth picture is every collectors prize picture. I became a bobby orr fan about 100 years ago, or so it seems.
In 1970 bobby orr went on to lead the bruins in a march through the playoffs that culminated on may 10, 1970, when he scored one of the most famous goals in hockey history and one that gave boston its first stanley cup since 1941. Postersphotos are sold from one collector to another no rights are implied or given. A member of the speeddominated edmonton oilers teams of the 1980s, coffey. Hockey legend bobby orr greets a fan at his book signing at the nhl. To celebrate bobby s 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the boston bruins, we have created 4 new products. This item will not ship or be available for pick up until the signing is complete. In the build up to the orr goal, it was sanderson who had two chances to be the game 4. Bobby orrs cupwinning goal remains a top nhl moment. Mike bossy ot winner over russia in the 1984 canada cup semifinal sept. Orrs father, doug orr, had once been a hockey prospect and was invited to join the atlantic city seagulls in 1942 but turned down. Bobby orrmy story book autographed boston bruins at. Bobby orrs iconic stanley cupwinning goal is 45 years. In this new series tmmots will help you meet the nhl greats. Bobby orr will be signing copies of his latest book, bobby.
According to bobby orr, this is how the famous goal materialized. The goal and stanley cup gnr framesworth picture the best defenseman to take to the ice. Art country canada bobby orr boston bruins star jerseys. But orr, an intensely private man for such a public figure, is often reticent to talk about the business side of the game. Bobby orr collection the official site of the ultimate. Orr was born in the town of parry sound on the shores of georgian bay in ontario, canada. Read and see how bobby orr s iconic goal was covered, 50 years ago today the coverage of that sweltering sunday in boston still sings half a century later. Bobby orr, john bucyk and other members of the boston bruins look back at the most recognizable stanley cupwinning goal in history. Bobby orr boston bruins signed autograph model hockey puck. Get the best deals on bobby orr autograph when you shop the largest online selection at. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The goal is a great book that brings back the memories and magic that culminated in one of hockeys greatest moments. Orr fan upset with bobbys early exit from booksigning.
Bobby orrs stanley cup winning goal for the boston bruins happened on may 10th 1970. What makes this book special are all the quotes by other players who were in awe of orr. Bobby orr shares life in and out of hockey in new book sportsnet. Orr recounted the blow by blow of the crucial goal in his 20. A generation of hockey fans everywhere and every single boston sports fan who ever lived knows about the goal. He scored 20 points, second on the team to phil espositos 27, and won the conn smythe trophy as the playoff mvp. Black and white autographed photo of bobby orrs game winning goal to clinch the stanley cup for the boston bruins. Bobby orrs flying goal in game 4 of the 1970 stanley cup final is the most memorable goal in nhl history. Bobby orrs stanley cup goal may 10th, 1970 youtube.
Bobby orr played in three playoff series vs the canadians and lost all three twice losing the deciding games on home ice. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Bobby orr s iconic stanley cupwinning goal is 45 years old bobby orr s gamewinning goal in the 1970 stanley cup final and the celebration that made it memorable happened 45 years ago today. The finish was one of the most memorable moments in hockey history, but who got it started. Bobby orrs famous stanley cupwinning goal capped amazing. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. So i got a little lucky there, but derek gave me a great pass and when i got the pass i was moving across. The anniversary of the iconic flying bobby goal to win the stanley cup is sunday mothers day, just as it was in 1970. Oct 04, 20 the paper store of framingham to welcome hockey icon bobby orr to a special book signing on october 17, 20 acton. Professionally produced in a lab, not an inkjet or computer copy. Bobby orrs iconic stanley cupwinning goal is 45 years old bobby orrs gamewinning goal in the 1970 stanley cup final and the celebration that.
He first caught the eye of a boston bruin scout in 1960 as a 12 year old defenseman playing in a bantam tournament. Bobby orr book signing at the paper store of framingham. Everyone should have the same opportunity, and in many areas thats not the case because programs are built around the elite. Orr my story autographed, book by bobby orr hardcover. Bobby orr public signing has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
Bobby orr ran the defense and the offense for the boston bruins. Hughes first goal for devils faces bruins debrusks tv interview with. Growing up, if i hadnt had sports, i dont know where id be. You can talk about the greatest players and ill say that bobby orr is almost in a tie with gordie howe as the best, he said, adding. Robert gordon orr, oc born march 20, 1948 is a canadian former professional ice hockey.
Bobby orr would give a check that made the opponent quiver or a finesse move to the goal. Bobby orr played for the boston bruins from 1966 to 1976, and then two more years for the chicago blackhawks. If i had to guess, id say that i have at least twenty to thirty autographed items from most of the guys who were on the 70 and 72 stanley cup teams. Referee bruce hoods arm was raised, but he was pointing toward the blues net, signaling a good goal. Unfollow bobby orr the goal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bobby orr scores the first and last bruins goals and adds a pair of assists. Orrs goal and point totals increased every year during his junior career, and he. Paul coffey breaks bobby orrs goal record april 2,1986. It was a huge first season for orr, leaving him with a calder trophy and evergrowing fame. Bobby paticipated in 17 playoff contests vs montreal and lost 12 of the 17. It was may 10, 1970 game 4 of the stanley cup finals at the boston garden and, despite being dominated for the first three games of the series, the st. To celebrate bobbys 50th anniversary of his signing his first professional contract with the boston bruins, we have created 4 new products.
Born robert gordon orr, in march of 1948, bobby orr is better known by. Now, the single season record for assists by an nhl player at any position belongs exclusively to mr. Bobby not only made for one of the greatest pictures in sports, he also. Bobby orr, is considered, in most circles, as the greatest hockey player ever and this photo is the best hockey photo ever taken. The senior orr saw bobby play hockey only once, but it was the game in which he scored his first junior a goal, and it made the old man very happy. In the 1974 final vs philadelphia, we were a minute from going up 20 in the series. The private side of bobby orr over the years ive met many former boston bruins players from the 1960s and 70s at autograph shows. Bobby orr scored stanley cup winner 45 years ago cbc sports. Bring your wall alive with one of the most famous hockey moments of alltime. High quality lustre matte archival poster art photo is 12x18. This is a signed 16 x 20 photo of boston bruins and nhl legend bobby orr shows orr scoring his dramatic overtime goal vs. There was bobby orr and then there was paul coffey, two of the best skating defensemen to ever patrol a blue line. The goal was orrs ninth in bostons 14 playoff games.
Buy the hardcover book orr my story autographed by bobby orr at indigo. A bobby orr personal appearance, bobby orr speaking engagement, or bobby orr endorsement will reflect well on your company. Bobby orr motivational speaker fee bobby orr appearance. Bobby orr scores the 270th and final goal of his nhl career during the chicago blackhawks 72 loss to the detroit red wings at olympia stadium. Glenn hall embraces allowing the goal to bobby orr. Bobby orr biography, pictures and stats hockey fans. Bobby orr and the most famous shot in stanley cup history that he jumped as soon as he saw the puck go. His grandfather, robert orr, was a toptier soccer pro player who emigrated from ballymena, northern ireland to parry sound early in the 20th century. Hockey legend bobby orr was a busy man tuesday, conducting interviews on the day his new book, orr, my story was released from his hotel room, orr began a day in which he explained the. In my opinion bobby orr was and still is the greatest person to ever play in the nhl.
Read and see how bobby orrs iconic goal was covered, 50. Bobby orr signing books june 14 at the hall of fame bobby orr. My story in pictures at the bobby orr hall of fame friday, june 14 from 6. Some would argue that this is the greatest moment ever in the sport. Hockey legend bobby orr greets a fan at his book signing at the nhl powered by reebok store. As i skated across, glenn had to move across the crease and had to open his pads a little. To hire bobby orr now for any corporate appearance, fundraiser, motivational speaker event, personal appearance, autograph signing, or website endorsement please contact our celebrity agents at 18776sports. We are thrilled to announce that bruins superstar bobby orr will be at wellesley books to sign copies of bobby.
Photo of the stanley cup game winning goal, 1970 mfboston bruins bobby orr 8x10 photo of the stanley cup game winning goal, 1970 mf. The famous diving goal picture shows bobby orr, number 4, scoring the fourth goal, during the fourth period overtime, of the fourth game of the 1970 stanley cup playoffs. The countdown is on for the bobby orr book signing event at the bobby orr hall of fame in parry sound. The nhl has a lot of legendary players, and some names are bigger than others. Bobby orr, boston bruins remember the goal nbc sports. Much of the negotiating work is handled by curran and krepelka, and orrs son darren recently joined the business. Louis, to win the stanley cup in 1970 photo itself is slightly blurred 810 but clean signature and comes with certificate of authenticity and matching numbered hologram from great north road, which represents all of. Bobby orrs life after the nhl has been healthy, happy and successful. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. Bobby orrs 1970 cupwinning goal and leap remains top nhl. The young defenseman was already turning heads with his ability to score goals and win fights. At age 14 the bruins had already signed him to a junior contract that saw him begin play with the oshawa generals. This autographed bobby orr jersey is an exact replica of the jersey bobby wore when he scored that famous goal in 1970 hockey season.
Who had assist on bobby orrs cupclinching goal in 1970. Bobby orr and the most famous shot in stanley cup history that he jumped as soon as he saw the puck go in to seal the bruins first title since 1941. All posters are shipped in safe crush proof shipping tubes. Bobby orr boston bruins autographed stanley cup flying goal 8x10 photo. This new book tells the incredible story of bobby s life through neverbeforeseen photos from his personal collection. The goal came off a giveandgo pass with teammate derek sanderson at the 40second mark of the first overtime period in the fourth game, helping to complete a sweep. Bobby orrs life after the nhl has been healthy, happy and.
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