by Bobby Orr
First published 2013
Bobby Orr transforms hockey forever between 1966 and the mid-seventies, playing defense like no one before him. The shy kid from a small town finds himself thrust into media spotlights as he collects trophies and breaks records that still stand today. But success comes with a price. The agent he trusts like family betrays him, leaving his finances in ruins. The glare of fame weighs heavily on someone who never sought attention. Now a parent and grandparent, Orr decides the time has come to speak. He reveals what drove his revolutionary style of play, how it felt to carry the weight of expectations, and what he thinks about modern hockey. This memoir goes beyond statistics and highlight reels to show how a quiet boy became a legend, survived devastating betrayal, and learned what matters most. Orr opens up about the lessons he wants to pass on to the next generation.
Genres: hockey, sports, memoir, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-secrets
Period: 1966, 1970s
304 pages · Hardcover · G. P. Putnam's Sons