With Jimmy Orr, life was to be enjoyed, and what better way to enjoy it than the way he did. He worked hard at his job as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts, but he never considered it work.
At the peak of his career, Orr was the best flanker in the National Football League, retiring after 13 years with a Super Bowl ring. One of the most accomplished receivers in the NFL in the glory days of John Unitas, Orr was an unselfish player, who was admired and adored by his teammates.
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