- Orr's most famous moment was his game-winning goal for the Boston Bruins over the St. Louis Blues in overtime of the final game of the 1970 Stanley Cup finals - Orr received the puck from teammate Derek Sanderson, was tripped as he made his shot, and the puck went in the net; the image of a cheering Orr as he fell to the ice is among the most famous sports images in Boston and national history.
- Retired his jersey for the Oshawa Generals. (November 2008)
- Played for the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins (1966-1967 through 1975-1976) and Chicago Blackhawks (1976-1977 and 1978-1979, total of 26 games).
- He won two scoring titles, the only defender to accomplish that feat, and had career season highs of 46 goals and 102 assists.
- He was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on June 25, 1979 for his services to sports in Canada.
- Inducted to Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998 (charter member).
- Pictured on one of six Canadian permanent-rate commemorative stamps issued 3 October 2014, honoring the original six National Hockey League teams (Orr represents the Boston Bruins). Stamps were issued in booklet panes of six, making price on day of issue CAN$0.85 each. Others honored in this issue were Harry Howell, Doug Harvey (Montreal Canadiens), Tim Horton (Toronto Maple Leafs), Red Kelly, and Pierre Pilote.
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. Waiting period was waived.
- Art Ross Trophy (1970, 1975). Calder Memorial Trophy (1967). Conn Smythe Trophy (1970, 1972). First All-Star Team Defense (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975). Hart Memorial Trophy (1970, 1971, 1972). James Norris Memorial Trophy (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975). Lester B. Pearson Award (1975). Lester Patrick Trophy (1979). Lou Marsh Trophy (1971). Second All-Star Team Defense (1967).
- Played for Oshawa Generals 1963-1966.
- Became an agent in 1996, his Orr Hockey Group represents Taylor Hall, Eric Staal, Marc Staal, Jason Spezza, Tomas Kaberle, and Cam Ward.
- Inducted into the ESPN Boston Hall of Fame in 2011 (inaugural class) with Red Auerbach, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, and Ted Williams.
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada (July 2007)
- Hockey agent (2001)
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