Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3


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This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation learned he was switching teams and perhaps the greatest of all time signed his first professional contract. The THW time machine is waiting to take us back through the years and relive all the best memories from Sept. 3. Bobby Orr Gets First NHL Deal The Boston Bruins changed their franchise trajectory on Sept. 3, 1966, by signing a young 18-year-old defenseman. After owning his rights since he was 14, the Bruins finally signed Bobby Orr to a two-year contract worth $70,000,...