Willie O'Ree
Canadian former ice hockey winger
William 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. Wikipedia
Born: October 15, 1935 (age 88 years), Fredericton, Canada
Career end: 1979
Number: 22 (Boston Bruins / Winger)
Position: Winger
Career start: 1957
Spouse: Deljeet Kaur Manak O'Ree
Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
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Willie O'Ree Stats and News. ... Willie O'Ree. #22. L. 1960-61 Season. GP. G. A. P. +/-. 43, 4, 10, 14, -18. Career ...
Willie O'Ree. Full Name: William Eldon O'Ree. Position: W • Shoots: Left. 5-10, 175lb (178cm, 79kg). Born: October 15, 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick ca.