Ten fun facts about Bobby Orr

Fact 1
Orr is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Fact 2
He used his ice skating speed and scoring and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position.

Fact 3
As a defenseman, Orr revolutionized how the game was played.

Fact 4
Orr won a record eight consecutive Norris Trophies as the NHL's best defenseman and three consecutive Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player (MVP).

Fact 5
As of 2013, Orr remains the only defenseman to have won the league scoring title with two Art Ross Trophies and holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by a defenseman.

Fact 6
Orr was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979 at age 31. He was the youngest to be inducted into the Hall at that time.

Fact 7
After his hockey career Bobby Orr became a well-known scout for many professional teams.

Fact 8
Orr started in organized hockey at age five.

Fact 9
Orr is also well known for his charitable works, although he kept mention of them out of the newspaper.

Fact 10
He also spends most of his time talking to and mentoring young exuberant skaters.

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