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Bookmark or Share- O’Ree, J. Dorrington take part in ‘Pass the Torch ... - NHL.comWillie O'Ree and Jackson Dorrington performed a ceremonial face-off at the “Pass the Torch Jamboree,” a youth hockey event to celebrate the ... The Bruins retired O'Ree's No. 22 on Jan. 18 ...
- Willie O'Ree - WikipediaWilliam Eldon O'Ree CM ONB (born October 15, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player from Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is widely recognized for being the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing as a winger for the Boston Bruins.
- Willie O'Ree - Hockey-Reference.comCheckout the latest stats of Willie O'Ree. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, trade, draft, salary and more on Hockey-Reference.com.
- Willie O'Ree - The Canadian EncyclopediaWillie O’Ree, CM, ONB, hockey player (born 15 October 1935 in Fredericton, NB). On 18 January 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first Black hockey player to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played professional hockey for more than 20 years, including 45 games with the Boston Bruins.
- Willie Oree, Documentary of The First Black NHL Player | USWillie O'Ree changed hockey forever on Jan. 18, 1958. In the midst of America's tumultuous fight to end Jim Crow and the birth of the civil rights movement, Willie - the descendant of escaped slaves - became the first black player to skate in a National Hockey League game.
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