May 10, 1970

[BradyGirl]

Wow, it's been FIFTY years since Bobby Orr scored his 'flying goal'! It was Mother's Day a half-century ago, back when no helmets were worn and goalie masks were still a novelty.

My relatives were over our house to celebrate Mother's Day and Dad gave them a scare when he shouted as Orr scored in OT to win the Stanley Cup!

Here's a look back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoTD3SluyP4

 

[bideau]

I was 9 years old watching at my friend's house.
Greatest sports picture ever...

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[BostonTim]

I was 9 years old watching at my friend's house.
Greatest sports picture ever...

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Awesome!



G.O.A.T Compilation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku2752x_Lac

His ability to work Thru a double team and come out the other side with the puck and finish the play has never been seen since.

 

[BradyGirl]

I was 9 years old watching at my friend's house.
Greatest sports picture ever...

.

It definitely is. The Flying Orr is iconic!

 

[BradyGirl]

Awesome!



G.O.A.T Compilation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku2752x_Lac

His ability to work Thru a double team and come out the other side with the puck and finish the play has never been seen since.

It was always a joy to watch him work his magic.

 

[O_P_T]

Am I too much of a WWII geek that when May 10th comes around all I can think of is the start of the German offensive in the West?

BTW it’s a rhetorical question.