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Bruins officially retire No. 22 jersey of Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black player
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Willie O'Ree's number retired by Boston Bruins
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Willie O'Ree's hockey jersey is retired, 64 years after he broke color barrier : NPR
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Willie O'Ree 'overwhelmed and thrilled' as his jersey No. 22 is finally retired by Boston Bruins - ESPN
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Boston Bruins retire Willie O'Ree's number 22
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Willie O'Ree 'overwhelmed' as Boston Bruins retire jersey number
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Willie O'Ree's Number Retired by Bruins – NBC Boston
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Bruins Set To Retire Number Of Willie O'Ree
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Willie O'Ree's Number Retired by Bruins – NBC Boston
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Boston Bruins retire number 22 in honor of Willie O'Ree, the first Black NHL player
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Bruins retiring number of Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black player