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January 18, Willie O’Ree becomes first Black NHL player
On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with ...
Boston sports has a mixed history on race, but the untold stories sing
In the shadows of these histories, however, lie great sports stories of everyday Black Bostonians who forged their own sporting traditions under prejudiced conditions. “ : A Contested Sports History , ...
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Browns history: Legend John Wooten talks civil rights, Jim Brown, how the NFL has changed and so much more
He was known just as much for what he did and accomplished ... in the NBA with the Washington Capitals. Canadian-born Willie O’Ree was signed by the Boston Bruins as the NHL’s first black ...
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Bill introduced by U.S. Senate to award 'Miracle on Ice' team with Congressional Gold Medals
The House and Senate approved a bill to award Willie O'Ree the Congressional Gold Medal ... the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics in what's now known as Olympic Valley, California.
Should The NHL Retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22?
It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins ...
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Should The NHL Retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22?
It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958. He has made significant contributions to the ...