Happy birthday! Bobby Orr turns 78 today

Bobby Orr is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Bobby Orr has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Orr, a cultural icon

Born Robert Gordon Orr in Parry Sound on March 20, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Orr's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bobby hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bobby Orr as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Bobby, you're the best!

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