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This is Bobby Orr. He’s a three time MVP and an eight time all-star. He had six straight seasons scoring over 100 points and is the only player to win four major NHL awards in one season. He revolutionized the game of hockey and did it all before hanging up his blades at the tender age of 30 years old.

So just how good was prime Bobby Orr actually?

Bobby grew up in Parry Sound, Ontario. He was severely undersized as a youngster, but began playing hockey at the age of 5. He was small, but a gifted skater. By the time he was 14, a scout for the Boston Bruins made arrangements for him to play puck for the Oshawa Generals, a team in the Metro Junior A League. The Generals were funded by the Bruins at the time. The move allowed the teen to continue to live with his parents, but also develop his skills as a member of the Bruin’s organization.