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Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins' superstar shown above being checked by Errol Thompson of Maple Leafs, has come to expect abuse from Toronto fans ever since (...)
Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins' superstar shown above being checked by Errol Thompson of Maple Leafs, has come to expect abuse from Toronto fans ever since (...)

Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins' superstar shown above being checked by Errol Thompson of Maple Leafs, has come to expect abuse from Toronto fans ever since (...)

Date1/15/1973
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  • Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins' superstar shown above being checked by Errol Thompson of Maple Leafs, has come to expect abuse from Toronto fans ever since run-in with Pat Quinn during 1969 Stanley Cup playoffs. Orr says he detected change of attitude by spectators here in the next game of series and ever since, he's been booed every time he touches puck in Maple Leaf Gardens. Orr, usaully very reticent to discuss exploits, recently published autobiography.
  • Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins' superstar shown above being checked by Errol Thompson of Maple Leafs, has come to expect abuse from Toronto fans ever since (...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins' superstar shown above being checked by Errol Thompson of Maple Leafs, has come to expect abuse from Toronto fans ever since run-in with Pat Quinn during 1969 Stanley Cup playoffs. Orr says he detected change of attitude by spectators here in the next game of series and ever since, he's been booed every time he touches puck in Maple Leaf Gardens. Orr, usaully very reticent to discuss exploits, recently published autobiography.
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