Quote by Bobby Orr

Growing up, if I hadn't had sports, I don't know where I'd be. God only knows what street corners I'd have been standing on and God only knows what I'd have been doing, but instead I played hockey and went to school and stayed out of trouble.

Growing up, if I hadn't had sports, I don't know where I'd b

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of sports as a positive influence in one's life. The speaker reflects on how they could have potentially ended up in undesirable circumstances if it hadn't been for their involvement in sports. By participating in hockey and focusing on education, they were able to stay away from potentially harmful situations and avoid trouble. It underlines the idea that sports can provide structure, discipline, and opportunities for personal growth, acting as a guiding force and alternative path to a better future.

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