Willie ORee
NHL's first Black player
Willie ORee is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who became the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1958. He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Black Hawks. ORee was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. He is also a civil rights activist and advocate for diversity in sports. ORee has written several books and has been recognized for his contrib...
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