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Fredericton-born Willie O'Ree to receive U.S. Congressional Gold Medal
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A brilliant hockey player, he was the first Black athlete in the NHL, having his debut in 1957. Mr. O'Ree's impact on hockey is marked with…
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Black History Month Spotlight - Willie O'Ree - Canadore College
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Willie O'Ree, First Black Player in the NHL
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Willie O'Ree, NHL Wiki
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CanLit for LittleCanadians: Meet Willie O'Ree (Scholastic Canada Biography)
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The lasting impact of Willie O'Ree's contribution to inclusiveness – The Advocate
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Willie O'Ree, NHL Hockey Wikia
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Willie O'Ree Great Black Heroes
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Willie O'Ree, Ice Hockey Wiki
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Willie O'Ree (born October 15, 1935, in Fredericton), Black History Month