Orr: My Story

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Orr: My Story is Bobby Orr's 2013 autobiography. It covers his life as a hockey star with the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks from 1966 to 1978, including the knee surgeries that ended his career. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979 at age 31, making him the youngest inductee at that time. He was also one of the first major sports figures to hire an agent, but his agent Alan Eagleson embezzled most of his money, leaving him in debt. The book was published in 2013 and reached number 8 on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list on November 3, 2013. The author says four major parts organize the book, focusing on different stages of his life. Critics note that the book does not contain many new revelations and stays respectful, not criticising other players or coaches, with Eagleson being the main exception. One reviewer described it as not a sensational tell-all but still of interest to fans; another said it can feel slow at times, even as it shows Orr’s on-ice creativity. Overall, the autobiography preserves Orr’s polite reputation and offers personal glimpses for fans and anyone curious about the hockey legend.