Bobby Orr's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Ice Hockey

Bobby Orr's Sports Injuries Table

Type	Area	Date	Consequences	Content	How It Happened	Recovery Duration	Rehabilitation Details	Impact On Career	Psychological Impact	Previous Injuries	Return To Competition	Severity	Treatment	Medical Staff	Long Term Impact	Preventive Measures	Competition Missed	Initial Symptoms	Re Injury Risk	Support System	Rehabilitation Location
Muscle Injuries	Left Knee	1970-01-01	Required surgery	Orr suffered another knee injury, this time in his left knee, during a game. This injury required surgery and added to his ongoing knee problems.	Injury during a game	3 months	Physical therapy and rest	Increased concerns about his longevity in the sport	Increased anxiety about future injuries	Right knee tear in 1966	1969-02-15	High	Surgery and rehabilitation	Orthopedic surgeons and team doctors	Contributed to chronic knee issues	Strength training and knee braces	Several months of the 1968-69 season	Severe pain and inability to continue playing	High	Team support, medical professionals, family	Team facilities and rehabilitation centers
Muscle Injuries	Left Knee	1974-11-01	Required surgery	Orr experienced another significant tear in his left knee during a regular-season game, necessitating surgery and further rehabilitation.	Injury during a regular-season game	6 months	Intensive physical therapy and rest	Further limited his playing time and effectiveness	Increased frustration and anxiety about career sustainability	Multiple knee injuries	1975-05-03	High	Surgery and rehabilitation	Team doctors and orthopedic surgeons	Worsened chronic knee issues	Advanced physical therapy and use of knee braces	Missed the remainder of the 1974-75 season	Severe pain and instability in the knee	Very high	Support from team, medical professionals, and family	Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers
Muscle Injuries	Left Knee	1976-11-07	Required surgery	Orr suffered another left knee injury which led to yet another surgery. This was one of the final injuries that contributed to his early retirement.	Injury during a game	Indefinite	Extensive physical therapy and rest	Ultimately led to his early retirement	Severe emotional and psychological toll	Multiple knee injuries	Did not return	Very high	Surgery and rehabilitation	Team doctors and orthopedic specialists	Ended his professional hockey career	Continued physical therapy and use of braces	Entirety of the 1976-77 season	Severe pain and inability to continue playing	Extremely high	Team support, medical professionals, family	Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers
Muscle Injuries	Right Knee	1970-01-01	Required surgery	Bobby Orr suffered a tear in his right knee after a collision during a game. This was his first major knee injury which led to multiple surgeries throughout his career.	Collision during a game	4 months	Intensive physical therapy and rest	Significant, as it was the first of many knee injuries that plagued his career	Caused concerns about long-term career viability	None	1967-04-01	High	Surgery and physical therapy	Team doctors and orthopedic specialists	Led to chronic knee issues	Wearing knee braces	Rest of the 1966-67 season	Severe pain and instability in the knee	High	Team and family support, professional medical care	Team facilities and specialized clinics
Muscle Injuries	Right Knee	1972-04-08	Required surgery	During a playoff game, Orr re-injured his right knee which had already undergone surgery. This injury required additional surgical intervention.	Playoff game injury	5 months	Extensive physical therapy and rest	Further limited his playing ability and career longevity	Increased stress and fear of permanent damage	Multiple knee injuries	1972-09-30	High	Surgery and extensive rehabilitation	Orthopedic specialists and team doctors	Exacerbated chronic knee conditions	Enhanced physical therapy and protective gear	Missed the start of the 1972-73 season	Severe pain and swelling in the knee	Very high	Comprehensive medical and emotional support from team and family	Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation clinics
Muscle Injuries	Right Knee	1975-10-25	Required surgery	Orr re-injured his right knee, which had already been operated on multiple times. This injury required yet another surgical intervention.	Injury during a game	5 months	Extensive physical therapy and rest	Highly detrimental, leading to reduced playing time and effectiveness	Increased stress and concern for long-term health	Multiple knee injuries	1976-03-20	High	Surgery and rehabilitation	Orthopedic specialists and team doctors	Severely impacted career longevity and performance	Enhanced physical therapy and protective gear	Majority of the 1975-76 season	Severe pain and swelling	Extremely high	Comprehensive medical and emotional support from team and family	Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation clinics

Bobby Orr's Sports Injuries Videos

Bobby Orr's Knee Injury

Even the mighty Achilles of hockey, Bobby Orr, had a weakness—Orr's knees were always a target for his opponents.

On April 2, 1969, Bobby Orr was injured.

April 2, 1969: Bobby Orr injury.

1974-01-24 Bobby Orr incident

During a hockey game between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks, Bobby Orr was involved in a controversial incident. Bill White of Chicago used his stick and arm to trip Orr, who then argued with the referee, Wally Harris, for a penalty. This led to a bench minor penalty and a ten-minute misconduct penalty for Orr. The game was delayed as frustrated fans threw debris onto the ice. Despite Boston's strong performance, they trailed 2-1 with only 50 seconds left in the third period. The delay benefited Chicago by allowing their defensive players to rest. The game had to be paused to clear the ice of the dangerous debris.

Bobby Orr on NOVA

Bobby appeared on the PBS show to discuss his bad knee.

Bobby Orr's Sports Injuries