One of my biggest disappointments and one of my fathers biggest regrets was not getting bobby orr to sign something when he use to. A treasured tome first read in 1975, when i began playing organized hockey, and then endlessly retraversed across the latter half of that grungy decade of ugly leather jackets, lemon us automobiles, and bowl cuts. The young defenseman was already turning heads with his ability to score goals and win fights. Expand set name card nbr card description total qty low price. It was a huge first season for orr, leaving him with a calder trophy and evergrowing fame. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Cards from topps and opeechee are featured, along with other smaller brands. It is just about the most common number in hockey, but invoke that number and you can only be talking about one player the man often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game. Bobby orr calder memorial trophy 1967 topps psa card.
I know you said that it is your dads, i am, for the sake of this post going to say that it is unfortunately a replica card as i have never, in 20 years of collecting seen that specific card, not encased, insuch awesome form. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. One of the greatest sports figures of all time at last breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself. Center ice collectibles has something for all collectors of hockey cards. The topps rookie card had writing in both english and french, which was a requirement when it came to selling things in canada.
My story, book by bobby orr paperback indigo chapters. In 2007, the hockey news named bobby the greatest defenseman of alltime. We have over 35,000 players and 1,300,000 hockey cards in total stock. Bobby orr book signing at the paper store of framingham. Bobby orrs official rookie card was released as part of 196667 topps hockey.
He has a full chapter dedicated to don cherry, whom orr thinks. Collection of hockey cards from bobby orrs playing days. Here we have a pretty rare orr oshawa junior card from 19641965. 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. Shop amongst our popular books, including 82, sports illustrated. Browse our section of bobby orr signed and unsigned trading cards at. My story and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. In it, he addresses his thoughts on why there is a place for fighting in hockey. Ontario, to his junior career with the oshawa generals a team that im disappointed.
This card makes a nice addition to any bobby orr fan. Individuals must have purchased a copy of permanent record to be in the book signing line. Orr wrote the book as if he were coaching both his sport and society, delivering lessons in honor and. The rookie even as a rookie and a defenseman, bobby was always a scoring threat. Other notable rookies are emile francis, harry sinden and peter mahovlich. Devaneys look at the career and accomplishments of bobby orr was published back in 1973 while orr was still a household name, so i. Unfollow bobby orr rookie to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bobby orr is as blue chip as it gets in the hockey card world. The best and safest method for acquiring legitimate bobby orr autographed merchandise is to visit his official website at serious collectors make sure their autographs meet high standards upfront, but that doesnt mean lowerend collectors cant. Buy the hardcover book orr my story autographed by bobby orr at indigo. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, now im catching on. These cards came out for the 196465 and 196566 seasons.
Orr writes about his time with the oshawa generals and dives deep. Buy bobby orr cards online bobby orr hockey price guide. A young bobby orr with the oshawa generals, a farm team of the boston bruins. In 2004, an elementary school in south oshawa named after orr opened. Hockey legend bobby orr greets a fan at his book signing at the nhl powered by reebok store. Available is a signed 1st ed1st prtg, w complete numberline to 1, of my story by nhl halloffamer bobby orr. The key card in the set is the rookie card of bobby orr, one of the iconic cards of the hockey collecting hobby. My story here are a dozen things i learned from reading orr. Center ice collectibles is your source to bobby orr hockey cards. Wayne gretzky, bobby orr, bobby hull, maurice richard, bernie federko, gordie howe. He appeared at barnes and noble book signing on 54th and 3rd in new york city on october 21st, these were some of the very first copies of the book to be signed.
The game by ken dryden orr by bobby orr navigating youth hockey by ronald g. Starting with his jump from the oshawa generals to the nhls. The second is the bobby orr community centre, a multipurpose entertainment facility. Orr opens up to his fans and public and in some ways. Get the best deals on bobby orr rookie hockey cards when you shop the largest online selection at.
Bobby orr releases new book, orr, my story the star. Bobby orr memorabilia the official site of bobby orr. Unfollow bobby orr signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He also played two years for the chicago blackhawks. Nhl legend bobby orr tells his story from his ontario childhood to his years. Greatness of bobby orr and ray bourque compared sports. Hand signed boston bruins rare my story hardcover book by bobby orr with a black ball point pen, includes a certificate of authenticity and information sheet from the signing.
Orr also has a teamissued, minor league 196465 oshawa generals card. The design is similar to that of the regular 196667 topps set. A new era for the nhl begins when 18yearold bobby orr signs a twoyear contract with the boston bruins on sept. Bobby orr autographed trading cards, signed bobby orr inscripted. A photo and not card from his oshawa generals days. After his hockey career bobby orr became a well known scout for many professional teams. Bobby orr collection the official site of the ultimate. Find the collection of bobby orr sports cards online at. Although he played for only nine full seasons in the national hockey league, orr is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. There is a place for fighting in hockey bobby orr has a new book coming out next week. Of course im aware that bobby orr played hockey for the boston bruins but this is a book for both players.
Today, teebzs book club is proud to present a book written about bobby orr long before i was born as we take a look at the bobby orr story, written by john devaney and published by random house incorporated. In 1995, bobby orr was inducted into the ontario sports hall of fame. Even more elusive for collectors is a topps test version of the orr rookie. Courtesy of bobby orr he fell in love with the game when he was. Orr was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 1979 at age 31. It has a blank back and was promoted by cklb which was an oshawa radio station and sponsored by crown life which was an insurance company. The card you have is, frankly in immaculate condition. Tom is the author of vintage hockey cards report, which provides current information on auction pricing of vintage hockey cards as well as articles on rare and valuable vintage hockey cards and profiles on the men that have been enshrined on the cardboard. Shop amongst our popular books, including 21, orr, bobby orr and the handmedown skates and more. I became a bobby orr fan about 100 years ago, or so it seems. 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. It is very similar to his actual topps rookie card but was printed in much smaller numbers, and only had english on the back of the card. And in 2010, he again topped their list as the second greatest player in nhl history behind only wayne gretzky. Orr has been honoured with a star on canadas walk of fame in toronto.
The paper store of framingham to welcome hockey icon bobby orr to a special book signing on october 17, 20 acton, ma friday, october 4, 20. I have a 1966 bobby orr topps trading card is this worth. Bobby orr cards, rookie cards and autographed memorabilia. Its roughly the size of a postcard, measuring 4 14 x 6 14.
Subscribe to bobby orr hockey online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards from different manufacturers. Bostons savior bobby orr commands respect, high price at 18 espo and orr had a knack for finishing 12 in the art ross standings. He was the youngest to be inducted into the hall at that time. My story by bobby orr meet your next favorite book. Published in 20 by putnam, book and mylar protected dust jacket are fine, save for remainder mark to bottom page block. My story in pictures, book by bobby orr chapters indigo. He also spends most of his time talking to and mentoring young exuberant skaters. This photo, as is all of our photos, personally signed by bobby and bobbys image is color enhanced. Bobby orr was a demigod to canadian kids back then, a defenceman who changed the game through a combination of his ice sense, caginess in his own end, soft hands, and, most notably. Bobby orr was inducted in to the hockey hall of fame in 1979, the youngest at the time to ever be honored. In my opinion bobby orr was and still is the greatest person to ever play in the nhl. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players maybe the greatest hockey player of all time.