Bobby Orr brought fame to Parry Sound as one of the best professional ice hockey players there ever has been. Born in Parry Sound in 1948, he was identified as a potential professional player by the age of 14. He won his first Stanley Cup in 1970 with a goal that has been immortalized in a picture that is referred to as NHL's most enduring image. Due to a knee injury, Bobby officially retired as a professional hockey player in 1979 at the age of 30.
A strong supporter of Parry Sound, Bobby visits regularly, and undertakes fundraising activities on a regular basis for the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame to help draw people to Parry Sound, and recognize others that have contributed to sports both at the local and national level.
We have been fortunate to host Bobby at 40 Bay Street Bed & Breakfast. He constantly amazes us at how down to earth and kind he is!
For more information on the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, please see the web site.
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