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The Barrier by Willie O'Ree
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On this day in hockey history, Jan 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the NHL. : r/hockey
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Six decades after making history, NHL's first Black player has his number retired
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What Willie O'Ree wants you to remember about his trailblazing hockey story
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The Always Underrated Willie O'Ree – Songs & Stories
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Memories: Willie O'Ree is NHL's first black player
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Trailblazers: Meet The Black Man Called The Jackie Robinson Of Hockey
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Willie O'Ree : The One-Eyed Secret Superhero of the NHL
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Historic Willie O'Ree memorabilia offered by Goldin Auctions
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The NHL's first black player, Willie O'Ree, had a short but pathbreaking stint with the Boston Bruins