Willie O'Ree
October 15, 1935 · 91 years old
Willie Eldon O'Ree, CM ONB (born October 15, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, best known for being the first black player in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" for breaking…
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3 titles
Black Ice
Black Ice exposes a history of racism in hockey through the untold stories of Black hockey players, both past and present, in a predominantly white sport.
Willie
Documentary about Willie O'Ree who was the first black hockey player who played in National Hockey League for Boston Bruins in 1957-58 and 1960-61 seasons.
The Ice Breaker
Inspirational story of the man who broke the color barrier in professional hockey and secretly played his career, blind in one eye. For more than a decade, O'Ree has been the director of ...