My story by bobby orr meet your next favorite book. Even though it is primarily a book of photography, it somehow achieves a much warmer and more intimate look at his life than the first book orr. My story at the nhl powered by reebok store in new york city 6th ave. For the record, orr is my alltime favorite defenseman. Its the story of a smalltown kid who came to define its highs and lows, and inevitably it is a story of the lessons he learned along the way. Hockey legend bobby orr was a busy man tuesday, conducting interviews on the day his new book, orr, my story was released from his hotel room, orr began a day in which he explained the. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes hockey or sports, but it does feel a little long at times. This novel goes deep into orr s childhood and all the way to his retired life. Bobby orrs story begins in a small town in canada called parry sound.
It should be said that im far from alone in that aspect. Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. 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. Hockey, he led the detroit red wings to four stanley cups and is the only player to have competed in the league in five different decades. By very bobby orr good good orr bobby my by hardcover very orr. Bobby orr is often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game of hockey.
His story is not only about the game, but also the age in which it was played. Bobby orr is often referred to as the greatest defenseman ever to play the game of hockey. This novel goes deep into orrs childhood and all the way to his retired life. My story by bobby orr is an autobiography by one of the greatest hockey players of all time, showing the man behind the machine. Oct 14, 2014 the definitive autobiography of a sports legend the nhl may never see anyone like gordie howe again.
During that period he won everything the game had to offer, played alongside such greats as best and law, suffered. For such an important figure, however, the legend of bobby orr has always seemed to be larger than the personality. Orr writes about his triumphs, his teammates, his motivations, and his fame. Bobby orr as a bruin in the 1970s focus on sportgetty images. Orr wrote the bookas if he were coaching both his sport and society. My story by bobby orr in doc, rtf, txt download ebook. One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a. Bobby orr s life goes far deeper than stanley cup rings, trophies and recognitions. But all the brilliant achievements leave unsaid as much as they reveal. Much of what swayed my opinion was strictly personal. Unfollow bobby orr my story signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Booklist praise for gordie howe the greatest is gordiehes my man. One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself. Oct 15, 20 my third book of the new year was bobby orrs orr.
In it, he addresses his thoughts on why there is a place for fighting in hockey. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orr s career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and. Oct 15, 20 hockey legend bobby orr was a busy man tuesday, conducting interviews on the day his new book, orr, my story was released from his hotel room, orr began a day in which he explained the. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Read orr my story by bobby orr available from rakuten kobo. Unfollow bobby orr book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hockey intimate memoirwith a foreword by bobby orr and a final chapter written collectively by howes four children, the book will appeal to hockey fans who remember howe and his career. Oct 30, 2018 photos alone can sometimes do all or most of the talking. Orr, my story my story is more than a book about hockey, it is about the making of a man. Sep 01, 2006 in the biography searching for bobby orr by stephen brunt, the story behind one of the greatest players to ever play the sport of hockey is revealed.
From 1966 through the midseventies, he could change a game just by stepping on the ice. Four nights earlier, a crewcut 18yearold defenseman named bobby orr took the ice at boston garden and had an assist to help the bruins open the season with a 62 win against the detroit red wings. This superb story gives an intimate look into the life and times of a national sports hero. Bobby orr played for the boston bruins from 1966 to 1976, and then two more years for the chicago blackhawks. My story has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I would recommend reading bobby orr, my story prior to diving into this book, or even afterwards for that matter. My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr. My story here are a dozen things i learned from reading orr. By bill littlefield globe correspondent, october 15, 20, 12.
No defenseman had ever played the way he did, or received so many trophies, or set so many records, several of which still stand today. See all books authored by bobby orr, including orr. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg, w complete numberline to 1, of my story by nhl halloffamer bobby orr. Orr, the life story of hockey great bobby orr is a superb story. New bobby orr book chronicles an extraordinary boston bruins. 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. In bobbys own words i am a parent and a grandparent and i believe that i have some lessons worth passing on. There is a place for fighting in hockey bobby orr has a new book coming out next week.
My story is more than a book about hockey it is about the making of a man. In my story in pictures, bobby gives us an engaging and affectionate look into his own life and the lives of those closest to him. My manchester united years audiobook by bobby charlton. Published in 20 by putnam, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine, save for remainder mark to bottom page block. 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 was a member of the original busby babes and has devoted his career to the club, playing in 754 games over 17 years. Searching for bobby orr by stephen brunt goodreads. Hockey, the man widely recognized as the greatest allaround player the sport has ever seen tells the story of.
But bobby orr did sit down for a recent talk about his upcoming book, his lingering injuries and alan eagleson. My story, hockeys greatest blueliner pulls back the. My story book by bobby orr 3 available editions half. Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978. My story is about one of the greatest hockey players to ever live and play, bobby orr. Photos alone can sometimes do all or most of the talking. Bobby charlton is manchester united through and through.