Statue of Bobby Orr, Bronze sports statue at TD Garden, Boston, United States
Description
The Statue of Bobby Orr is a bronze sculpture at TD Garden in Boston depicting a flying figure at the peak of athletic achievement. Located near Gate 4 on Legends Way, it sits at the entrance to the arena where hockey games are played.
History
Sculptor Harry Weber created this bronze figure and unveiled it in 2010 to commemorate a significant event from 1970. The work honors a turning point in Boston Bruins hockey history.
Culture
The sculpture represents a pivotal moment in Boston hockey history that fans still celebrate today. Many visitors touch or photograph the statue as a way of honoring the person it depicts.
Practical
The monument sits right at the arena entrance and can be visited throughout the year. The location is easy to reach by public transportation or by car.
Did you know?
The statue freezes the moment when a hockey legend scored the winning goal against the St. Louis Blues in a championship match. Many visitors do not realize that this suspended movement captures the exact instant of triumph on the ice.
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