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Breaking Barriers: Boston Bruins Honor Willie O’Ree

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On January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first Black man to play in a pro hockey game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He skated onto the ice of the Montreal Forum, ordained in black and yellow, representing the Boston Bruins. Subsequently, Willie O’Ree was breaking the NHL‘s color barrier. In fact, the Boston Bruins became the first team in the NHL […]

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