Bobby Orr

The pride of Parry Sound, Ontario, and Boston’s adopted son etched his legacy with eight consecutive Norris trophies (given annually to the league’s best defenseman), three straight Hart trophies (awarded to the league’s MVP) and a pair of Conn Smythe trophies (given to the MVP of the playoffs) to go with his two Stanley Cup victories. Bobby Orr revolutionized the game — teaching goalies that defensemen can score while showing fans that hockey players can fly.