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Bobby Orr had a different hockey role last night - that of a color man on Hockey Night in Canada telecast
Bobby Orr had a different hockey role last night - that of a color man on Hockey Night in Canada telecast

Bobby Orr had a different hockey role last night - that of a color man on Hockey Night in Canada telecast

Date11/19/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bobby Orr had a different hockey role last night - that of a color man on Hockey Night in Canada telecast
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0071849F
    Orr leads blitz of czechs. Star of last night's hockey game, Bobby Orr spruces up after leading Team Canada to a 6-0 blitz of the Czechs in Maple Leaf(...)
    Orr leads blitz of czechs. Star of last night's hockey game, Bobby Orr spruces up after leading Team Canada to a 6-0 blitz of the Czechs in Maple Leaf(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    9/13/1976
    When its hockey night in Canada and Bill Hewitt is doing the telecast of a game his family is sure to be watching the set in their North Toronto home.(...)
    When its hockey night in Canada and Bill Hewitt is doing the telecast of a game his family is sure to be watching the set in their North Toronto home.(...)
    Hewitt, Bill
    1/20/1968
    Al Eagleson, above, with hockey superstar Bobby Orr, is praised and condemned by readers, in letters at right, for his work in organizing and co-ordinating the recent Canada Cup hockey series
    Al Eagleson, above, with hockey superstar Bobby Orr, is praised and condemned by readers, in letters at right, for his work in organizing and co-ordinating the recent Canada Cup hockey series
    Eagleson, Robert Alan, 1933-
    8/25/1975
    Orr back in action. Bobby Orr (right) the National Hockey League's No. 1 star, joined Team Canada today and took part in a light scrimmage, the first (...)
    Orr back in action. Bobby Orr (right) the National Hockey League's No. 1 star, joined Team Canada today and took part in a light scrimmage, the first (...)
    Griffin, Doug
    8/23/1972
    You hold this end . . . Golfing great Jack Nicklaus gives hockey great Bobby Orr some tips at the Bobby Orr Invitational golf tournament at Emerald Hi(...)
    You hold this end . . . Golfing great Jack Nicklaus gives hockey great Bobby Orr some tips at the Bobby Orr Invitational golf tournament at Emerald Hi(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    9/14/1987
    Gordie Howe's title Mr. Hockey will never be challenged: even remotely: by the likes of Bobby Orr: a fan writes: disagreeing with Star sports columnist Red Burnett's assessment of Orr as the best
    Gordie Howe's title Mr. Hockey will never be challenged: even remotely: by the likes of Bobby Orr: a fan writes: disagreeing with Star sports columnist Red Burnett's assessment of Orr as the best
    Goode, Jeff
    5/24/1975
    The good life, Bobby Orr, with wife Peggy and sons Darren, left, and Brent, enjoy the comforts that his $1 million-a-year income brings. But Orr says that wealth came from his efforts after hockey
    The good life, Bobby Orr, with wife Peggy and sons Darren, left, and Brent, enjoy the comforts that his $1 million-a-year income brings. But Orr says that wealth came from his efforts after hockey
    Orr, Bobby, 1948-
    8/5/1990
    Still the one. Retired or not, Bobby Orr remains hockey's brightest star for some youngsters yesterday at Seneca College Areana. Orr stopped in to the(...)
    Still the one. Retired or not, Bobby Orr remains hockey's brightest star for some youngsters yesterday at Seneca College Areana. Orr stopped in to the(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    3/24/1981
    He's back, Bobby Orr, regarded by many as the finest hockey player in history, takes part in a light workout with Team Canada yesterday in Maple Leaf (...)
    He's back, Bobby Orr, regarded by many as the finest hockey player in history, takes part in a light workout with Team Canada yesterday in Maple Leaf (...)
    Griffin, Doug
    8/23/1972
    Making plans, Bobby Orr, hockey idol of millions of Canadians, isn't too sure how to take it as Alan Eagleson, lawyer and advisor, checks over plans w(...)
    Making plans, Bobby Orr, hockey idol of millions of Canadians, isn't too sure how to take it as Alan Eagleson, lawyer and advisor, checks over plans w(...)
    James, Norman
    6/5/1970
    No joke, really, Bobby Orr manages a grin as he limps around hockey camp
    No joke, really, Bobby Orr manages a grin as he limps around hockey camp
    Combs, Erin
    7/21/1977
    Boston's Bobby Orr takes a flyer which is rare for this 'Million Dollar' hockey player
    Boston's Bobby Orr takes a flyer which is rare for this 'Million Dollar' hockey player
    Lennon, Frank
    1/22/1972