The story behind the 1970 photo of Bobby Orr flying through the air after a Mother's Day Stanley Cup–winning goal

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      Every picture tells a story.

      But sometimes, the tale behind a photograph is just as intriguing.

      Today, sports business analyst Darren Rovell shared how Boston Bruins great Bobby Orr was seen around the world flying through the air after scoring the Stanley Cup–winning goal in 1970 over the St. Louis Blues.

      Hockey fans know that Orr was tripped by Blues defenceman Noel Picard.

      But few realize that the shutterbug, Ray Lussier, was only able to get this historic shot because another cameraman went to the concession to buy a beer.

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      Today marks the 50th anniversary of that slice of hockey history.

      Here's how it looked on video...

      Video: Watch Bobby Orr's winning goal in overtime.

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