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63. NHL.com - Hockey U. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional hockey Writers' Associationat the end of the regular season. 1975, bobby orr, Boston Bruins. http://www.nhl.com/hockeyu/history/trophies/norris.html

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64. Vernon River Consolidated School- Grade 9- Biographies- Bobby Orr bobby orr is a good hockey player and he was one of the best hockey playersthere ever was. He is the best goal scorer for a defencemen. http://www.edu.pe.ca/vrcs/grassroots/1999/grade9/biographies/jason.html

Bobby Orr Bobby Orr was born in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. He wasn't educated that much because he was drafted to the Boston farm team at the age of 14. When he turned five, he started to play organized hockey at a indoor rink at the Parry Sound Memorial Community Centre. Bobby began by playing for Parry Sound's Minor Squirt team. He stood out right from the start. He was small but he could skate fast and had a knack for keeping the puck on his stick. Bobby Orr worked at a mens clothing store where he spent most of his salary. His uncle Howard owned a butcher shop. Every day he would start out the day with a bowl of hot oatmeal. When defenseman Bobby Orr was dominating Canadian junior hockey with the Oshawa Ontario Generals, hockey writers joked that it was impossible to mention his name without using the word "amazing" in front of it. The amazing Bobby Orr! The title was deserved. From the time he entered the Ontario Hockey Association Junior A Series at the age of 14 to play against people up to twenty years of age, Orr was the star. He was the leading junior goal scorer each year. He became the most publicized young player in hockey history. After only three seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, "amazing" became completely inadequate to describe Orr. "Fantastic" was more suitable.

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68. Bobby Orr Autographed Memorabilia A black and white photograph of one of the greatest moments in hockey history.Signed by bobby orr. 16 x 20 Framed Photo. The Goal 7''1/2 x 11'', $ 189.00, http://www.frozenpond.com/eshop/Bobby_Orr.html

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70. Truly Special Athletes, The Ones That Fathers Talk About To Their hockey fans in Parry Sound, Ontario, in the late 1950s saw a lot of this hockeygenius in its infancy. Doug orr, bobby's dad, had been a speedy player and http://bruinshockey87.tripod.com/orr.html

Professional teams agreed. The Boston Bruins went to unusual lengths to land the small prospect. When Orr was 14, Boston made arrangements for him to play with the Oshawa Generals in the metro Junior A League. He continued to live at home and commute to each game. Though he didn't attend a single practice with the team, Orr was selected to the league's Second All-Star Team. All the speedy youngster required was size to make him a bona fide star. He was 5'6" and 135 pounds at 14. The next year, when he moved to an Oshawa high school and played in the Ontario junior league, he was 5'9" and 25 pounds heavier. By the time his junior career was over - when he was all of 17 and a man playing with boys - he was a sturdy 6' and almost 200 pounds. The phenomenon Boston fans had been reading about since he was a freckle-faced kid with a brushcut was ready to enter the professional game. In his first National Hockey League game, against the Detroit Red Wings and Gordie Howe, 18-year-old Orr impressed the home crowd and the many reporters with his defensive abilities. He blocked shots, made checks and moved opposing players away from the net. He also recorded his first point - an assist. Orr was better than good in his first season. He won the Calder Trophy as the best rookie and also made the NHL's Second All-Star Team. He was second in the league in scoring by defensemen and was a plus-30. Not only did he score and pass, he fought when needed, defeating his opponent more often than not, and could play a physical game. But some observers felt he was too daring, that he left himself open to hits with his all-out rushes and that his body had yet to develop to sustain him over the regular-season grind. Orr did suffer an injury in his rookie season, hurting his left knee on a daring rush. It was the beginning of a long battle with his knees that eventually ended his career.

71. 1972 Summit Series: A September To Remember would have been effected had orr been healthy or even 80% healthy like he oftenplayed in the National hockey League. I practiced with bobby orr every day http://www.1972summitseries.com/orr.html

Orr Would Have Made A Big Difference Easily Canada's best player, Bobby Orr was unable to play due to his bad knees. He was coming off of knee surgery and although he was named to the team, he never had medical clearance to play. He did practice and travel with the team, and you know it killed him to not be able to play. One has to wonder how the series outcome would have been effected had Orr been healthy - or even 80% healthy like he often played in the National Hockey League. Undoubtedly the Russians would have still pushed Team Canada to the limit, but Orr was the best player on the planet. He was arguably the greatest player ever. "I practiced with Bobby Orr every day," said Brian Glennie, who didn't get to play in the series either, "and believe me, if Bobby's knees had been good, i don't think it would have taken that long for the results to be in Canada's favor. in junior I watched him dominate the game we lost to the Russians 2-1, but he was the best player on the ice by far." Orr still counts the Summit Series as one of his most cherished memories however.

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74. NSHL - Bobby Orr bobby orr revolutionized the game of hockey. The greatest hockey player whoever lived bobby orr, and I love him! . Don Cherry, Former NHL Coach. http://www.nshl.com/hall/orr.html

NSHL.com GM Page Hall of Fame Portal #4 - Bobby Orr It is arguable just who is the greatest player of all time. But it is almost obvious who is the greatest defenseman of all time...Number Four...Bobby Orr. Bobby Orr revolutionized the game of hockey. His slick passing and playmaking and his end to end rushes were unheard of by a defenseman. Only the very very best forwards would try a solo effort. Orr did it seemingly effortlessly. Before Bobby Orr defensemen were counted on primarily for defensive purposes. They would rarely join a rush, nevermind lead one. They stayed in front of the net and helped clear the puck out of the defensive zone. Their main job offensively was to get the puck out of their end and create a quick transition game. But after the kid from Parry Sound Ontario arrived, he would forever change the way the game is played. His end to end rushes and his mastery on the point of the powerplay changed the way offense was generated, and how defenses would cover them. He was simply the most fluid skilled player the NHL has ever seen, even more so than Gretzky or Lemieux, both of whom benefit from the game revolutionized by Orr. Orr won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 1967. He would finished second in scoring among defenseman with 13 goals and 41 points, astounding numbers in those days. Harry Howell won the Norris Trophy that year, but was quoted after being named the winner - "I might as well enjoy it (Norris Trophy) now, because I expect it's going to belong to Bobby Orr from now on."

75. Bobby Orr Rare bobby orr Signed Collector's hockey NEWS. THIS SPECIAL COLLECTOR'SISSUE OF THE hockey NEWS HAS BEEN APPROVED AND SIGNED BY bobby orr. . http://brucepress.com/treasurethis/orr_bobby.html

BUY IT NOW for $999.00 USD Or arrange to send us a money order Rare BOBBY ORR Signed Collector's HOCKEY NEWS The Hockey News, Collector's Edition CENTURY OF HOCKEY , published by Transcontinental Publishing in Toronto, Canada, in the autumn of the year 2000. Framed and ready for hanging. Mr. Orr autographed only four copies of this very special Collector's Edition of THE HOCKEY NEWS, and this is the first one he signed. The feature article asks: " Gretsky vs. Orr, who Had the Best NHL Season of All-Time? " The answer, analysed in detail inside the magazine, is of course... Bobby Orr!!! This item also comes with the bonus signature of Hockey News Editor Steve Dryden, by way of a plexiglass-framed Certificate of Authenticity which says: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TRUE. THIS SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S ISSUE OF THE HOCKEY NEWS HAS BEEN APPROVED AND SIGNED BY BOBBY ORR."

76. HickokSports.com - History - Hockey - James Norris Memorial Trophy the season the greatest allaround ability in the position, as chosen by a voteof the Professional hockey Writers' Association. 1968, bobby orr, Boston Bruins. http://www.hickoksports.com/history/nhlnorrs.shtml

Sports History Alpha Index Index by Sport History Bits Forum ... Search James Norris Memorial Trophy Table of Contents History Winners Other Resources History The four children of James Norris, former owner of the Detroit Red Wings, presented this trophy to the NHL in 1953, in memory of their father. It's awarded to the "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position," as chosen by a vote of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Top of Page History Biography Glossaries Calendar Quotations ... Directory Norris Trophy Winners Year Player Team Red Kelly Detroit Red Wings Doug Harvey Montreal Canadiens Doug Harvey Montreal Canadiens Doug Harvey Montreal Canadiens Doug Harvey Montreal Canadiens Tom Johnson Montreal Canadiens Doug Harvey Montreal Canadiens Doug Harvey Montreal Canadiens Doug Harvey New York Rangers Pierre Pilote Chicago Blackhawks Pierre Pilote Chicago Blackhawks Pierre Pilote Chicago Blackhawks Jacques Laperriere Montreal Canadiens Harry Howell New York Rangers Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Denis Potvin New York Islanders Larry Robinson Montreal Canadiens Denis Potvin New York Islanders Denis Potvin New York Islanders Larry Robinson Montreal Canadiens Randy Carlyle Pittsburgh Penguins Doug Wilson Chicago Blackhawks Rod Langway Washington Capitals Rod Langway Washington Capitals Paul Coffey Edmonton Oilers Paul Coffey Edmonton Oilers Ray Bourque

77. SPORTS FACTS - Ice Hockey - NHL Awards Facts History Ice hockey NHL Awards HOME DIARY HISTORY LINKS hockey On This NY RangersDenis Dejordy Chicago 1968 Gump Worsley Montreal bobby orr Boston Rogie http://sportsfacts.net/history/ice_hockey/nhl/other_nhl_awards.html

Tony Hinchliffe's Sports Facts History Ice Hockey NHL Awards HOME DIARY HISTORY LINKS ... HOCKEY On This Page Vezina Trophy James Norris Frank Selke Trophy Lester B Pearson ... Jack Adams Trophy See Also Hart Trophy Calder Trophy What's New The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded to the defender of the year and is named after the former owner of the Detroit Red Wings. The Vezina Trophy was awarded to the goalkeeper conceding the fewest goals. Since 1981 awarded to the outstanding goaltender of the year. The Frank Selke Trophy is awarded to the outstanding defensive forward of the year and is named after the former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. The Lester B. Pearson Award is for the most outstanding player as chosen by the NHL Players Association. It is named after the former Nobel Peace laureate and Canadian Prime Minister. The Jack Adams Trophy is an award for coaches by the NHL Broadcasters' Association. It is named after the former coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Vezina Trophy James Norris 1927 George Hainsworth Montreal 1928 George Hainsworth Montreal 1929 George Hainsworth Montreal 1930 Tiny Thompson Boston 1931 Roy Worters NYA 1932 Chuck Gardiner Chicago 1933 Tiny Thompson Boston 1934 Chuck Gardiner Chicago 1935 Lorne Chabot Chicago 1936 Tiny Thompson Boston 1937 Norm Smith Detroit 1938 Tiny Thompson Boston 1939 Frankie Brimsek Boston 1940 Dave Kerr NYR 1941 Turk Broda Toronto 1942 Frankie Brimsek Boston 1943 John Mowers Detroit 1944 Bill Durnan Montreal 1945 Bill Durnan Montreal 1946 Bill Durnan Montreal 1947 Bill Durnan Montreal 1948 Turk Broda Toronto 1949 Bill Durnan Montreal 1950 Bill Durnan Montreal 1951 Al Rollins Toronto 1952 Terry Sawchuk Detroit

78. NA - Sporting Lives - Winter Sports - Bobby Orr As the best defenceman to ever play the game, bobby orr (born 1948) revolutionizedthe game of hockey with his speed and his open ice artistry. http://www.archives.ca/05/0527/05270510_e.html

Français Help Home Exhibitions ... Water Sports National Archives of Canada PA-209773 Bobby Orr, 16 September 1976, by Allan R. Leishmann/Peter Brosseau What is this Canadian hockey great doing in a Czech national team uniform? This photo of his favourite player would probably leave a well-known hockey commentator speechless... As the best defenceman to ever play the game, Bobby Orr (born 1948) revolutionized the game of hockey with his speed and his open ice artistry. Despite being limited by knee injuries which would later force him to retire early, Orr was named the 1976 Canada Cup tournament’s most valuable player. The photo captures a smiling Orr, just after he has exchanged his Number Four sweater with his Czech counterpart at the conclusion of the final game of the tournament won by Team Canada. Sporting Lives Introduction Legends Winter Sports ... Water Sports

79. Free Essays On Bobby Orr bobby orr by SM Robert Gordon orr was born on March 20th 1948 in ParrySound Ontario. bobby loved to play hockey! When bobby was http://www.freeforessays.com/show_essay/12947.html

April 15, 2003 FREE STUFF CATEGORIES Acceptance Arts ... Top 100 Essays MEMBER LOGIN LINKS List Site Pro Direct Essays Top Free Sites Mega Essays ... MEGAESSAYS This is only the first few lines of this paper. If you would like to view the entire paper you need to register for free here. If you are already a member then login here. Category: Sports Word Count: Featured Papers History of Hockey in Canada Violence in Hockey: When does bobby orr Bobby Orr by S. M. Robert Gordon Orr was born on March 20th 1948 in Parry Sound Ontario. Bobby loved to play hockey! When Bobby was 4 he started playing street hockey with his neighborhood friends. When Bobby was in kindergarten he played for Parry Sound Minor Squirt Hockey League. Bobby was 9 when he won the MVP in the Peewee Division. Tired of looking through thousands of essays by hand? Try Searching through 80,000 essays quickly (not freeforessays.com)!

80. ESPN.com: Orr Brought More Offense To Defense bobby began skating at four and the next year he was playing organized hockey. Orrplayed 58 minutes (the other two minutes were spent in the penalty box http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016391.html

Bobby Orr voted 31st greatest athlete of century Orr brought more offense to defense By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com Only a handful of athletes have changed the way their sport is played. Bobby Orr is one of the select few. Bobby Orr is the only defenseman to lead the league in assists, and he did it five times. Orr radically altered the style of hockey by introducing defensemen to the offensive side of the game. A defenseman who scored goals, rushed the puck up ice, set up teammates with pinpoint passes. What a revolutionary concept. "He changed the sport by redefining the parameters of his position," wrote Sports Illustrated 's E.M. Swift. "A defenseman, as interpreted by Orr, became both a defender and an aggressor, both a protector and a producer. Orr was more than an opportunist: He created opportunities." Orr's style generated a new wave of offensive-minded defenseman, such as Denis Potvin and Paul Coffey, Ray Bourque and Brian Leetch. But as outstanding as they were, they couldn't compare with the Boston Bruins' legendary No. 4. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Orr excited fans with rink-length rushes. His shot was a low black dart, blistering and accurate. He quarterbacked the Bruins from the point. He also played with reckless abandon, sacrificing his body as he dived to block shots. He possessed a toughness in addition to grace, skill and speed.

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