by Bobby Orr
First published 1974
Bobby Orr sits at the peak of his hockey career, looking back on the journey that made him the most dynamic defenseman the sport has ever seen. From his early days learning to skate in Parry Sound, Ontario, to his record-breaking seasons with the Boston Bruins, Orr chronicles the moments that shaped both his play and his understanding of hockey itself. He reveals the strategies behind his revolutionary rushing style, the teammates who supported his bold moves up ice, and the coaches who recognized his unique talents. The book captures Orr's passion for a game that he didn't just play but reimagined, showing how one player's vision can transform an entire sport. This is hockey through the eyes of a player who changed what it meant to play defense.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, hockey, sports, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, personal-growth
Setting: Parry Sound, Ontario, Boston
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
237 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown