Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Willie O'Ree, hockey's 'Jackie Robinson,' honored by NHL on 60th anniversary of first game

The Bruins trailblazer became the first black player to compete in an NHL game on Jan. 18, 1958, which is now known as Willie O’Ree Day in Boston.



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