Bobby Orr swings by Thunder Bay's Staal Open golf tournament
Hockey legend says he's committed to supporting his hometown and those of other hockey players
The Hockey Hall of Fame member, from Parry Sound, Ont. signed autographs for fans and played games with a group of children from Camp Quality, a northwestern Ontario camp for children with cancer, and their siblings.
Orr said giving back to one's hometown is important to him and many other sports stars, like the Staals.
"I've said it forever ... that it's a responsibility we have because of what we did," Orr told CBC News.
Orr played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins from 1966 to 1975. The team has retired his No.4 jersey. Orr is an eight-time Norris Trophy Winner, Hockey Hall of Fame member and has set almost every conceivable record for a hockey defenseman
Orr had nothing but good things to say about Thunder Bay's hockey-playing brothers Eric, Marc, Jordan and Jared Staal.
"Yes, they're hockey players, but to me the most important thing is the kind of family they are. Henry and Linda are wonderful parents and it's not a coincidence these kids are good kids. If you meet Henry and Linda you know why," he said.
"The volunteers in the town have done a marvelous job. Without those volunteers, without those people caring, without the Staals caring, [this tournament] wouldn't happen. And obviously there's a lot caring here in Thunder Bay."
The Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay is hosting the Staal Open through July 19.
