Canadian - Athlete | March 20, 1948 -
Growing up, if I hadn't had sports, I don't know where I'd be. God only knows what street corners I'd have been standing on and God only knows what I'd have been doing, but instead I played hockey and went to school and stayed out of trouble.
Bobby Orr
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You hear peewee coaches teaching the 'trap'. What the heck are we doing teaching the 'trap'? Let the kids go, let them have fun; that's how you improve.
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Staying out of the penalty box will really help.
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The kids wait for it to be organized. They want to go play all of these tournaments, for a little practice time. I learned my skills by dropping the puck just with the kids. I think that's missing today.
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Hockey is a tough game.
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So many of today's programs are about trophies and jackets, and we think that's a big mistake.
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I've been a very lucky guy. I played on championship teams. I played for Canada. I've won some awards and I'm very proud of those accomplishments. But I don't think there's anything greater than to come home and to be recognized at home. This is the pinnacle.
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Everyone should have the same opportunity, and in many areas that's not the case because programs are built around the elite.
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My Dad was my biggest supporter. He never put pressure on me.
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The fat lady hasn't sung yet. We'll wait until we get a look at what is in the motion passed on third reading.
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You hear all the time about European players playing the game. These players that come over at 17, 18 and 19, they just don't all of a sudden become skilled. From the time they were little fellas, they learned the fundamentals of the game. Let them create.
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I don't spend a lot of time here in New York. I didn't realize there were so many Bruins fans in New York.
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