When Was Bobby Orr Famous Goal?

1970: Bobby Orr scores one of the most iconic goals in NHL history 40 seconds into overtime, giving the Bruins a 4-3 victory against the St. Louis Blues, a four-game sweep in the Final and their first Stanley Cup in 29 years.

What is Bobby Orr famous for?

Bobby Orr, byname of Robert Gordon Orr, (born March 20, 1948, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada), Canadian American professional ice hockey player who was the first defenseman to lead the National Hockey League (NHL) in scoring. He was considered one of the sport's greatest players.

When was Bobby Orr put in the Hall of Fame?

While his contributions to the game of hockey will never be forgotten, let this day be remembered as the day Bobby Orr – one of the all-time greatest to play the game – took his final steps in his Hall of Fame career. September 12, 1979 – the day Orr officially became a Hall of Famer.