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The Great Bobby Orr Trivia Quiz

Probably the greatest hockey player of all-time, here is a quiz about everything concerning the career of Bobby Orr.

A multiple-choice quiz by Simonline. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Simonline

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
167,695

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

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684

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Question 1 of 20

1. Where was Bobby Orr born? Hint

Mississauga , Ontario

Parry Sound , Ontario

Brantford , Ontario

Wasaga Beach , Ontario

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which former NHL defenseman coached Bobby Orr when he was 11 and 12 years old? Hint

Bucko McDonald

Ebbie Goodfellow

Buck Jones

Jack Church

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Question 3 of 20

3. How old was Bobby Orr when the Boston Bruins secured his rights? Hint

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Question 4 of 20

4. When he played his first game in the NHL with Boston, how old was Bobby Orr? Hint

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Question 5 of 20

5. Against which team did he play his first game? Hint

Montreal Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs

Oakland Seals

Detroit Red Wings

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Question 6 of 20

6. We all know that Bobby Orr won the Calder trophy in 66-67, but do you remember who was the runner-up? Hint

Derek Sanderson , Boston Bruins

Jacques Lemaire , Montreal Canadiens

Brit Selby , Toronto Maple Leafs

Ed Van Impe , Chicago Black Hawks

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Question 7 of 20

7. During his rookie season, Orr was second in scoring by defenseman. Who was first? Hint

Doug Harvey

Jacques Laperriere

Pierre Pilote

Doug Mohns

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Question 8 of 20

8. In 1970, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup on the most famous goal of all time scored in the NHL by Bobby Orr. Who made the pass to Bobby Orr on that goal? Hint

Derek Sanderson

Wayne Cashman

Phil Esposito

Ken Hodge

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Question 9 of 20

9. In 1971, Bobby Orr won the Lou Marsh trophy. To whom is this award handed to annually? Hint

Ontario government humanitarian award

Canada's outstanding athlete of the year

Original name of the Lester B. Pearson trophy

There is no such award

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Question 10 of 20

10. How many times was Bobby Orr named to the second all-star team in the NHL? Hint

Once

Three times

Twice

Never

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Question 11 of 20

11. When the Bruins retired Orr's jersey in 1979, they hung up on the ceiling of the old Boston Garden the number 4 jersey. But what was Orr's first number with the Bruins? Hint

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Question 12 of 20

12. When Bobby Orr scored 100 points for the first time in 1969-70, he finished the season with 120 points. How many goals and assists did he have? Hint

29 goals 91 assists

40 goals 90 assists

35 goals 85 assists

33 goals 87 assists

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which award was Orr the first player ever to win three years in a row? Hint

Conn Smyth

Art Ross trophy

Hart trophy

Norris trophy

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Question 14 of 20

14. 46 goals was the most goals that Orr scored in a season. When was that season? Hint

73-74

74-75

71-72

77-78

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Question 15 of 20

15. In 1970-71 Orr went berzerk. He lead the league in assists and points winning the Art Ross and the Hart. What were his final stats for that year? Hint

36 goals 102 assists 138 points

37 goals 102 assists 139 points

30 goals 100 assists 130 points

30 goals 109 assists 139 points

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Question 16 of 20

16. How many consecutive Norris trophies did Orr win as league best on defense? Hint

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Question 17 of 20

17. What happened to Bobby Orr on September 22, 1975? Hint

First knee operation

First career shattering knee injury

He got married

Signed as free agent by Chicago

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Question 18 of 20

18. After numerous knee problems, the Bruins parted with Orr. Which team did he sign with to continue his career in the NHL? Hint

New-York Rangers

He retired

Toronto Maple Leafs

Chicago Black Hawks

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Question 19 of 20

19. In 1978, who announced prematurly Bobby Orr's retirement? Hint

Howard Cosell

Vin Scully

Howie Meeker

Brian McFarlane

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which of the following sentences did Bobby Orr pronounce during his retirement speech in october 1978? Hint

Bobby Orr was too chocked up to speak , Don Cherry delivered the speech

"...I leave in great pain , both in my legs and my heart..."

" ...I now know that my leg can no longer handle playing..."

"...It was a great ride , but I can't go on ..."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Bobby Orr born?

Answer: Parry Sound , Ontario

This town only claim to fame was seeing the birth on March 20, 1948, of this hockey legend.

2. Which former NHL defenseman coached Bobby Orr when he was 11 and 12 years old?

Answer: Bucko McDonald

At 5'10" and a solid 205 pounds, Wilfred McDonald was known in hockey circles simply as Bucko.Although an all-star defenseman in his own right, many best remember Bucko McDonald as the man responsible for turning Bobby Orr into a defenseman. McDonald coached Orr in peewee and bantam hockey.

3. How old was Bobby Orr when the Boston Bruins secured his rights?

Answer: 14

The Boston Bruins went to unusual lengths to land the small prospect. When Orr was 14, Boston made arrangements for him to play with the Oshawa Generals in the metro Junior A League.

4. When he played his first game in the NHL with Boston, how old was Bobby Orr?

Answer: 18

18 year-old Orr impressed the home crowd and the many reporters with his defensive abilities.

5. Against which team did he play his first game?

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

He blocked a shot by Gordie Howe.

6. We all know that Bobby Orr won the Calder trophy in 66-67, but do you remember who was the runner-up?

Answer: Ed Van Impe , Chicago Black Hawks

Sanderson and Selby were Calder winners respectivly the year after and the year before Orr won the Calder.

7. During his rookie season, Orr was second in scoring by defenseman. Who was first?

Answer: Doug Mohns

Mohns , who played for Chicago, scored 60 points that year. Orr scored 41.

8. In 1970, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup on the most famous goal of all time scored in the NHL by Bobby Orr. Who made the pass to Bobby Orr on that goal?

Answer: Derek Sanderson

The Bruins, a team that hadn't won the Cup in 29 years, were attempting to sweep the St. Louis Blues in the finals. Game four went into overtime. Orr had taken Derek Sanderson's pass from the corner and flashed in front of the net to bury it behind Blues goalie.

9. In 1971, Bobby Orr won the Lou Marsh trophy. To whom is this award handed to annually?

Answer: Canada's outstanding athlete of the year

Lou Marsh Trophy is an award handed out annually to Canada's outstanding athlete by the Toronto Star.

10. How many times was Bobby Orr named to the second all-star team in the NHL?

Answer: Once

Bobby was named eight times to first all-star team. Only one time at the end of his rookie season in 1967.

11. When the Bruins retired Orr's jersey in 1979, they hung up on the ceiling of the old Boston Garden the number 4 jersey. But what was Orr's first number with the Bruins?

Answer: 27

That was the number he wore all his junior career. He only wore it one season with the Bruins.

12. When Bobby Orr scored 100 points for the first time in 1969-70, he finished the season with 120 points. How many goals and assists did he have?

Answer: 33 goals 87 assists

It was the first time a defenseman lead the league in scoring.

13. Which award was Orr the first player ever to win three years in a row?

Answer: Hart trophy

Not even Gordie won the MVP award more than two years in a row before Orr did it in 70, 71, and 72.

14. 46 goals was the most goals that Orr scored in a season. When was that season?

Answer: 74-75

He scored 46 goals and had 89 assists that year winning the Art Ross for a second time.

15. In 1970-71 Orr went berzerk. He lead the league in assists and points winning the Art Ross and the Hart. What were his final stats for that year?

Answer: 37 goals 102 assists 139 points

102 assists and 139 points by a defenseman are records that were still standing at the end of season 2002-2003.

16. How many consecutive Norris trophies did Orr win as league best on defense?

Answer: 8

He held that title between 1968 and 1976.

17. What happened to Bobby Orr on September 22, 1975?

Answer: First career shattering knee injury

Missed majority of 1975-76 season recovering from knee injury suffered in training camp, September 22, 1975. Although he played 10 games before being put on the injurie list, scoring 5 goals and registering 13 assists for 18 points.

18. After numerous knee problems, the Bruins parted with Orr. Which team did he sign with to continue his career in the NHL?

Answer: Chicago Black Hawks

Orr, who had struggled with his left knee and played only 10 games in 1975-76, felt as though Boston no longer wanted him and signed instead with the Chicago Black Hawks.

19. In 1978, who announced prematurly Bobby Orr's retirement?

Answer: Howard Cosell

Howard Cosell, the legendary sportscaster, announced in October 1978 that Orr had retired, though it later turned out he had mistaken Orr for Bobby Hull, who was also contemplating leaving the game. A few days later, Orr called Cosell and told him he was indeed retiring and asked him to attend the press conference. Cosell refused, jokingly saying that he didn't "cover old news."

20. Which of the following sentences did Bobby Orr pronounce during his retirement speech in october 1978?

Answer: " ...I now know that my leg can no longer handle playing..."

Orr was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. He worked frequently with charities in the coming years and maintained close links with the game. He later became an agent, helping young players benefit by sharing his difficult early experiences through the business side of the sport.

Source: Author Simonline

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