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In 1995, bobby orr was inducted into the ontario sports hall of fame. Bobby orr of team canada celebrates with teammates reggie leach on the right and denis potvin helmeted, in the background during a 1976 canada cup final game held at maple leaf gardens. You knew that bobby orr was going to be on the last slide. Our mo rocca skated up to him for some questions and answers. Boston bruins memorabilia official autographed merchandise. Fewer than 10 left jarome iginla calgary flames arena banner limited edition display facsimile signed. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orr s career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries. Mar 30, 2018 with its superstar on the ice, edmonton has outscored opponents 115 to 83, which translates to a 1point season over 82 games. Bobby orr s flying goal won the boston bruins their first stanley cup in 29 years, but it did a lot more than that for hockey in the city of boston.
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