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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
Bobby Orr got more than a little recognition, no?
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Orr at his peak was the best offensive player in the world...even as a defenseman (see 2 Art Ross Trophies).
There has never and will never be a defender in football who is the best attacking player.
Defenders and goalkeepers, while critical to any team’s success, are not considered the most talented players. In a sense, they play anti-football rather than football; football is about movement, controlling the ball, passing, dribbling, finishing, etc and defenders and keepers attempt to disrupt that.