Willie O'Ree: First Player of NHL of African descent

Willie O'Ree in his first and only season with the Boston Bruins.

Willie O' Ree in a game against the Maple Leafs.

Willie O'Ree and Kevin Weekes.

Willie O'Ree with Vincent Lecavalier and Jarome Iginla.
NHL Totals: 45 GP,4 Goals,10 Assists,26 PIM.

Willie O'Ree

Willie Eldon O'Ree, OC, ONB (born October 15, 1935, Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a retired professional ice hockey player, known best for being the first black player in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" due to breaking the colour barrier in the sport. He is frequently but erroneously referred to as the first African American player; while he is black, he is Canadian-born and remains a Canadian national.

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Willie O'Ree: First Player of NHL of African descent Willie O'Ree in his first and only season with the Boston Bruins. Willie O' Ree in a game against the Maple Leafs. Willie O'Ree and Kevin Weekes. Willie O'Ree with Vincent Lecavalier and Jarome Iginla. NHL Totals: 45 GP,4 Goals,10 Assists,26 PIM.

Willie O'Ree