by Bobby Orr
First published 1973
Bobby Orr steps onto the ice as a young defenseman with dreams bigger than his small-town origins. The Boston Bruins rookie faces veteran players who question whether his flashy style belongs in professional hockey. Orr pushes past doubters and injuries alike, revolutionizing his position by joining offensive rushes that leave crowds gasping. He navigates locker room politics, contract negotiations, and the pressure of carrying a franchise on his shoulders. Through championship victories and crushing defeats, Orr discovers that individual brilliance means nothing without teammates who trust his vision. The story captures a player who changed hockey forever while struggling to balance personal ambition with team loyalty.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, hockey, sports, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, underdog
Setting: Boston
Period: 20th-century
Paperback · Grosset & Dunlap