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Willie O'Ree, Biography & Facts
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NHL's first Black player, Willie O'Ree, discusses his legacy on
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Willie O'Ree, hockey history-maker, tours Smithsonian's African
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Willie O'Ree was the first black player in the NHL
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I had tears in my eyes': Willie O'Ree gets the call from the Hall
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This day in history: Willie O'Ree becomes first Black NHL player