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Willie:The Game-Changing Story of the NHL’s First Black Player By: Willie O’Ree and Michael McKinley
January 18th 1958 Willie O’Ree changed the face and course of the NHL and hockey forever when he donned a Bruins sweater as the first black player in NHL history. But that’s not all of the story. What happened to get him there and what happened afterwards is the real story of Willie. We discuss what happened to Willie and how his determination and positive attitude made him truly great.
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January 18th 1958 Willie O’Ree changed the face and course of the NHL and hockey forever when he donned a Bruins sweater as the first black player in NHL history. But that’s not all of the story. What happened to get him there and what happened afterwards is the real story of Willie. We discuss what happened to Willie and how his determination and positive attitude made him truly great.