Bobby Orr Earned The First Million Dollar Paycheck From The NHL
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Bobby Orr didn’t have a long career in the NHL, but he did have one of the most decorated ones. Before turning 30 (when injuries forced him to call it quits), Orr was a three-time league MVP and won two Stanley Cup Titles. Most amazingly, Orr scored the title-clinching goals in both finals.
Entering the league in the ’60s, Orr was not just the highest paid rookie; he was the highest paid player. In 1972, he signed a contract worth more than one million dollars, making him the first NHL star to reach seven digits. Still ahead, is Walter Payton the greatest running back of all-time?
