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A lofty goal - The Boston Globe
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Bruins to retire #22 jersey of Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black
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Willie O'Ree - Wikipedia
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Boston Bruins to retire jersey number of first black NHL player
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Celebrating 10 influential Black hockey players in NHL History
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I've been blessed': Willie O'Ree's new book reflects on his time
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Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL's First Black Player by
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Against all odds – Winnipeg Free Press
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Celebrating Bruins' Willie O'Ree – Black N' Gold Hockey
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Bruins honor Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black player
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