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The great Bobby Orr turns 65 today. This iconic photo of Orr captures him in mid-flight moments after scoring the overtime goal against St. Louis in Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final that gave the Bruins their first championship in 29 years. Orr was the first defenseman to ever be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. He scored 20 points in 14 games. (AP)GALLERY: Classic Photos of Bobby Orr

The great Bobby Orr turns 65 today. This iconic photo of Orr captures him in mid-flight moments after scoring the overtime goal against St. Louis in Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final that gave the Bruins their first championship in 29 years. Orr was the first defenseman to ever be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. He scored 20 points in 14 games. (AP)

GALLERY: Classic Photos of Bobby Orr