Willie O'Ree

Born: 1935-10-15

Willie Eldon O'Ree, CM ONB, born on October 15, 1935, is a pioneering Canadian ice hockey player celebrated for his groundbreaking role as the first black athlete to compete in the National Hockey League (NHL). As a winger for the Boston Bruins, O'Ree's debut in 1958 marked a significant moment in s...