Remembering Bobby Orr: A Celebration

Remembering Bobby Orr: A Celebration by MacInnis, Craig. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780773731967.

Bobby Orr, the best defenseman the hockey world has ever seen, was the unanimous choice for rookie of the year in 1967. Twice he led the NHL in scoring, an unprecedented feat for a defenseman, with an unbelievable 120 and 135 points. He was voted the NHLs most valuable player three years in a row. He was named best defenseman eight years in a row. He won playoff MVP honors in leading the Boston Bruins to a Stanley Cup in 1970. Orr is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and recently The Hockey News ranked him as the #2 player, and #1 defenseman of all time. Now, in this lavishly illustrated compilation of stories from some of the greatest sports writers of our time, you can now relive the memories of a player who revolutionized hockey, and who dazzled his fans every time he stepped out on the ice. Bobby Orr was more than just a hockey player. He was a living legend, on and off the ice, a gracious and generous man, still cherished by fans and the hockey community. He forever changed the game of hockey, and the lives of those who watched him play.