When Bobby Orr's fan disputed the NHL legend's endorsement of Donald Trump

In November 2020, Bobby Orr, a former National Hockey League (NHL) player and legend of the game, faced backlash from some fans after endorsing President Donald Trump for re-election. One such fan, Paul Scott, a middle-aged white lawyer from San Francisco who plays beer league hockey, took out an ad in response to Orr's endorsement.

In the ad, Scott expressed disappointment with Orr's endorsement, stating that he was among those people whom Orr was trying to persuade with his endorsement. Scott also questioned why Orr believed that Trump would be the kind of candidate he would want, given the-then US president's character.

Scott, who coached his kids' hockey teams for many years, emphasized the importance of character and values such as honesty, fairness and respect, which he believes Trump lacks.

He stated that blatant lying or cheating, blaming others for one's mistakes, or abusing others based on their race or sex were simply unacceptable behaviors, which were not just matters of personality but also of character.

Scott also took issue with Orr's argument that while one may not like what Trump tweets or says, his policies should get him re-elected.

Scott criticized Trump's policies, such as unprecedented deficit spending, stoking racial division, concealing the threat posed by COVID-19 and denying climate change, which he believes ultimately boils down to selfish shortsighted behavior that was potentially detrimental not only to Americans but also to future generations.

Scott stated that he would not be swayed by Orr's endorsement and would instead vote for Joe Biden. He expressed his admiration for Bobby Orr as a hockey player but emphasized that he would far rather have Biden as a candidate, given his character and values.

How many Stanley Cups has NHL legend Bobby Orr won?

Bobby Orr, a name that will always be synonymous with hockey greatness, won two Stanley Cups during his NHL career. Both of his championship victories came during his time with the Boston Bruins, for whom he played between 1966 and 76. His first Stanley Cup win came during the 1969-70 season when the Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues.

Bobby Orr's heroics were on full display in the series, as he scored four goals and made four assists in just four games, including the famous overtime goal in game four. The following season, the Bruins won their second Stanley Cup, with Orr leading the way once again and earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' most valuable player.