Tag: Willie O’Ree
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Willie O’Ree opened the NHL color line in 1958 and later earned Hall of Fame and Bruins jersey honors while driving league diversity programs.
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Discover how Willie O’Ree, the NHL’s first Black player, broke racial barriers and left an enduring legacy in hockey.
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