Orr started playing with the Generals as a 14-year-old 1963. Over the next three seasons he would go on to score 278 points in 194 games with the team, capturing the 1966 OHA championship along the way.
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Despite an impressive list of alumni, the Generals have been shy to retire numbers until recently.
In 2006 they retired #9 after Red Tilson, who played in 1941 through 1943 and died in World War II. They also recently retired #88 for Eric Lindros, who starred from 1989-1992.
They previously have honoured two numbers. Orr's number 2 was removed from circulation immediately after he left town. Also, #9 was removed from team usage in 1985 when player Bruce Melanson died of an rare and undiagnosed heart condition. He was just 18.
Related: The National Post reports that Bobby Orr's love affair with Parry Sound, Ontario is stronger than ever.
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