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Hockey pioneer O'Ree helps Gulls celebrate inaugural Diversity Night
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Bruins retire Willie O'Ree's jersey number 22 - NBC Sports
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As the Bruins finally retire Willie O'Ree's number, it's time for the NHL to also honor its first Black player
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Willie O'Ree, the first Black player in the NHL, to be honored by Bruins and is expected to be ho…
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Willie O'Ree to receive Congressional Gold Medal after President Joe Biden signs act
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Arthur Smith's Willie O'Ree Tribute
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Bruins honour Willie O'Ree before game against Canadiens
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Bruins to retire number of Willie O'Ree, who broke NHL's color barrier
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Bruins Retire Willie O'Ree's Number With Touching Ceremony
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Rico Phillips Wins Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
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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'