NHL living legend Bobby Orr turns 76

Published: March 19, 2024, 10:40 p.m.

Born in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, on March 20, 1948, Bobby Orr went on to have a Hall of Fame professional ice hockey career. He was the winner of the Art Ross Trophy 1970, 75; the Stanley Cup 1970, an 8x NHL first All-Star selection, and an 8x James Norris Trophy winner.

Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr (4) in action against the Montreal Canadiens during the 1971 NHL quarterfinal playoff at Montreal Forum. The Canadiens defeated the Bruins 4 games to 3.
Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr (4) in action against the Montreal Canadiens during the 1971 NHL quarterfinal playoff at Montreal Forum. The Canadiens defeated the Bruins 4 games to 3.
Former Boston Bruins player Bobby Orr congratulates Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) as part of pregame ceremonies in his honor prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park.
Former Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr watches the game during the first period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden.
The statue of Boston Bruins former player Bobby Orr outside the stadium before game one of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden.
Boston Bruins Hall of Famer Bobby Orr greets other former players as he enters TD Garden during ceremonies honoring the Boston Bruins 100th year in the NHL.
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Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and left wing Brad Marchand (63) greet Boston Bruin Hall of Famers defenseman Bobby Orr (4) and Milt Schmidt (15) before their game against New Jersey Devils at TD Garden.
Former Boston Bruins Bobby Orr waves a flag before a game between Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues in game five of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden.