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Bobby Orr


 

Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, O.C. (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He is thought of by many as the greatest hockey player ever.

Records

  • Most points in one NHL season by a defenseman (139; 1970-71)
  • Most assists in one NHL season by a defenseman (102; 1970-71)
  • Tied for most assists in one NHL game by a defenseman (6; tied with Babe Pratt, Pat Stapleton, Ron Stackhouse, Paul Coffey and Gary Suter)
  • Held record for most assists in one NHL season from 1971 to 1981 (102; broken by Wayne Gretzky)
  • Held record for most goals in one NHL season by a defenseman from 1971 to 1986 (37 in 1971, broke own record in 1975 with 46; broken in 1986 by Paul Coffey)
  • Held record for most points in a game by a defenseman from 1973 to 1977 (7; broken by Tom Bladon)