NHL legend
Bobby Orr
Canadian ice hockey player
- Born1948
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- Age
How old is Bobby Orr?
78 years old1
Bobby Orr is 78 years old. He was born on March 20, 1948.
- Wikipedia: Bobby Orr, revision of Oct 18, 2026
Quick Profile
- Known for: Canadian ice hockey player (born 1948)
- Born: March 20, 1948
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Career Highlights
- Robert Gordon Orr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time.
- Orr used his skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position of defenceman.
- He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 12 seasons, the first 10 with the Boston Bruins, followed by two with the Chicago Black Hawks.
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Bobby Orr comes up in these episodes:
- Tuesdays with Stories #403: Behind The Beam (full episode, Jun 8, 2021) with Mark Normand and Joe List: The Bruins icon New Englanders would defend the way they defend candlepin bowling (22:40).
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Who is Bobby Orr?
Robert Gordon Orr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time.
Where does Bobby Orr come up on MyShowNotes?
1 episode so far. See the list above.