Look: Remembering Willie O’Ree’s Debut

Celebrating Mr. O’Ree.

THIS DATE IN 1958: Willie O'Ree becomes the first black player to appear in an NHL game when he debuts for the @NHLBruins.

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— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 18, 2019

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