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Willie O'Ree, 1st Black NHL player, reflects on his time in the league - ABC News
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Willie O'Ree honored as Bruins raise No. 22 to TD Garden rafters to honor NHL's first Black player, 'I'm thrilled and overwhelmed'
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Breaking Barriers: Boston Bruins Honor Willie O'Ree - The Source
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O'Ree finalist spotlight: Jason McCrimmon
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Willie O'Ree and His Journey to the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Boston Bruins: Remembering Willie O'Ree's Impact 60 Years On
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NHL's first black player Willie O'Ree honored at All-Star Game
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Black History Month: Willie O'Ree Remembers His First NHL Goal
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Bruins' Willie O'Ree Jersey Retirement Ceremony Delayed Because of COVID – NBC Boston
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O'Ree honored by Bruins retiring his jersey
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Gulls Legend Willie O'Ree inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
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Willie O'Ree, who - The Old Western Hockey League - WHL