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How much do you really know about Bobby Orr? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Orr’s famous flying goal in 1970 won the Stanley Cup for Boston and is hockey’s most iconic photo.

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In overtime of Game 4, Orr scored and was tripped, captured mid-air by Ray Lussier. It remains one of sports’ most famous images.

2.

Bobby Orr never won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman.

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Orr won the Norris Trophy eight consecutive times from 1968 to 1975, a record for the award. His dominance was unmatched.

3.

Bobby Orr played his entire NHL career with the Boston Bruins.

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Orr played 10 seasons with Boston but finished his career with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1978-79 after signing as a free agent.

4.

At age 18, Orr scored a goal in his first NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings.

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In his debut on October 19, 1966, Orr scored a goal and added an assist, foreshadowing his revolutionary impact on the game.

5.

Orr was the first defenseman to lead the NHL in scoring, doing so twice.

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He led the league in points in 1969-70 and 1974-75, a feat no other defenseman has matched. Bobby Orr redefined the position.

6.

Bobby Orr never won a Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his career.

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Orr won the Hart Trophy three times (1970, 1971, 1972), surprising given his defensive position, but his offensive dominance earned it.

7.

Orr’s knee injuries began from a violent hit in his rookie season.

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His knee problems started with a pre-existing condition and worsened over time, not from a single hit. Multiple surgeries hampered his career.

8.

Orr scored over 100 points in a season six times, a record for defensemen.

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Orr achieved six 100-point seasons, including a record 139 points in 1970-71—still the most by a defenseman in NHL history.

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