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Willie O'Ree
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 89 |
Born | Fredericton |
Canada | |
Height | 178 (cm) |
Spouse | Deljeet Kaur Manak O'Ree |
Awards | Lester Patrick Trophy |
Order of Canada | |
Date of birth | October 15,1935 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Play career | 1958–1979 |
Play for | Boston Bruins |
Position | Winger |
Weight | 82 (kg) |
Number | Boston Bruins |
Career start | 1957 |
Career end | 1979 |
Picked date | Boston Bruins |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 582769 |
Willie O'Ree Life story
Willie Eldon O'Ree CM ONB is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player from Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is widely recognized for being the first black player in the National Hockey League, playing as a winger for the Boston Bruins.