Willie O'Ree
Willie Eldon O'Ree, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, best known for being the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" for breaking the black colour barrier in the sport, and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson when he was younger. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2018.
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Male
Date of Birth
October 15th, 1935
Age
88
Birth Place
Canada, New Brunswick
Star Sign
Libra
Height
178 cm | 5'10
Occupation
Ice Hockey Player
Sportsperson
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