In 1978, Bobby Orr saw injuries end a legendary career far too early. When the games stopped, money had already vanished, and silence hit harder than pain. Greatness on the ice did not protect the future beyond it. Instead of accepting loss, control was reclaimed. In 2002, Orr became a player agent, choosing ownership over dependence. Contracts would be handled personally, lessons learned directly, and trust placed in structure rather than outsiders with different incentives. That decision led t