This book is a treasure chest of pictures that illustrate the journey of the oneandonly, bobby orr, who many experts still argue is the greatest hockey player of all time. This novel goes deep into orrs childhood and all the way to his retired life. My story in pictures, and all copies must have been bought from wellesley books. My story has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978. Bobby orr is coming to wellesley books for a book signing orr. My story covers his whole spectacular career, from his rookie season through the bruins glory years of the late 60s and 70s, to the end of his playing days. He was considered one of the sports greatest players, and he helped the boston bruins win the stanley cup in 1970 and 1972. Mar 16, 2020 bobby orr, canadian american professional ice hockey player who was the first defenseman to lead the national hockey league nhl in scoring. Some brief overview of this book the nhl legend tells his story from his ontario childhood to his years with the bruins and blackhawks, to today. I became a bobby orr fan about 100 years ago, or so it seems. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read orr. Great north road america takes tremendous pride in offering only genuine bobby orr memorabilia. Bobby orr rarely speaks of his accomplishments as a hockey player.
Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg, w complete numberline to 1, of my story by nhl halloffamer bobby orr. He is speaking out now because i am a parent and a grandparent, and i believe that i have lessons. From 1966 through the midseventies, he could change a game just. Photos alone can sometimes do all or most of the talking. The official bobby orr site offering pictures, autographs, biography, statistics, and information. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Bobby orr as called by fred cusick with johnny peirson duration. The new book on orr, the one that has had him touring boston and the suburbs in recent days, is titled, bobby. This superb story gives an intimate look into the life and times of a national sports hero.
Bobby orrs new retrospective could almost serve as a manual for how traditional hockey players should conduct themselves. My story, the long awaited autobiography from hockey legend bobby orr was published this week, preceded earlier this month by a smaller gem, keon and me. Bobby orr is often referred to as the greatest defenseman ever to play the game of hockey. He doesnt have tohis play did all his talking for him during his storied career. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. Vintage lot of 11 nhl hockey books bobby orr esposito clarke boston brad park et. My story here are a dozen things i learned from reading orr. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes hockey or sports, but it does feel a little long at times.
No memorabilia or additional items will be permitted, including sports equipment, posters, clothing, other books, dvds, etc. One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a. She said it was the best gift she received this year. Sep 19, 2015 the nhl legend tells his story from his ontario childhood to his years with the bruins and blackhawks, to today.
Youll find them stacked higher than andre the giant. Orr has had many articles, and even books, written about him over the years, but he says hes read few of them. Among other records and honors, he remains the only defenseman to win the art ross trophy league scoring titletwiceand he still holds the record for most points and assists at that position. Bobby the incredible story of the life and phenomenal career of hockeys most legendary superstar, told through neverbeforeseen photographs. Orr my story in photos by bobby orr signed autographed. Bobby will sign your book, but will not have time to personalize it. Bobby orrs life goes far deeper than stanley cup rings, trophies and recognitions. The incredible story of the life and phenomenal career of hockeys most legendary superstar, told through neverbeforeseen photographs. About the author bobby orr, born in parry sound, ontario, in 1948, played for the boston bruins from 1966 through 1976, and helped lead the bruins to the stanley cup championship in 1970 and 1972, and to the finals in 1974. Though hed been a phenomenal player at every level, orr claims that it.
Nhl legend bobby orr tells his story from his ontario childhood to his years with the bruins and blackhawks, to today in this new york times bestseller. He has never written a memoir, authorized a biography, or talked to journalists about his past, but now he is finally ready to tell his story. The autograph on the item of sports memorabilia accompanying this certificate is. Orr writes about his triumphs, his teammates, his motivations, and his fame. My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr.
I bought my story by bobby orr as a gift for my fiance this christmas. Published in 20 by putnam, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine, save for remainder mark to bottom page block. My story book by bobby orr half price books marketplace. Bobby orr played for the boston bruins from 1966 to 1976, and then two more years for the chicago blackhawks. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Bobby orr my story signed hardcover book nhl boston bruins hockey collectible. My story, hockeys greatest blueliner pulls back the.
Oct 30, 2018 photos alone can sometimes do all or most of the talking. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orrs career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries. One of the greatest sports figures of all time breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself. His story is not only about the game, but also the age in which it was played. For such an important figure, however, the legend of bobby orr has always seemed to be larger than the personality. My story is about one of the greatest hockey players to ever live and play, bobby orr. Orr wrote the bookas if he were coaching both his sport and society. I would recommend reading bobby orr, my story prior to diving into this book, or even afterwards for that matter.
When he wrote the book, he was finally ready to tell his story. Just to own a piece of history that bobby orr himself signed was just over the top for her. Bobby orr signs copies of bobby sold out wellesley books. Oct 15, 20 my third book of the new year was bobby orrs orr. Orr, the life story of hockey great bobby orr is a superb story. In my opinion bobby orr was and still is the greatest person to ever play in the nhl. From his hotel room, orr began a day in which he explained the. Hockey legend bobby orr was a busy man tuesday, conducting interviews on the day his new book, orr, my story was released. Unfollow bobby orr book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My story is more than a book about hockey it is about the making of a man. My story celebrates hard work and passion as the fuel for reaching your goal, whatever that goal may be. Bobby orr my story, a book for any true bobby orr fan.
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