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On this day in history, Willie O'Ree made history in Boston by being the first Black NHLer ever. - Stanley Cup of Chowder
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The NHL's first black player, Willie O'Ree, had a short but pathbreaking stint with the Boston Bruins
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Professional ice hockey - Wikipedia
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I think it's time': Campaign to induct NHL's first Asian player into Hall of Fame : r/hockey
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Hometown of Willie O'Ree to place skate of NHL player who broke the colour barrier on display
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Willie O'Ree – first black player in the National Hockey League
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Who was the first Black NHL player? Meet the Boston Bruins legend who broke the color barrier
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Hockey pioneer O'Ree helps Gulls celebrate inaugural Diversity Night
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