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Will The Pending Honor For Black Hockey Player Willie O’Ree Be A Game Changer?

Two U.S. senators want to honor Willie O’Ree.
07/29/2019
Famous Firsts - Read on to learn about African-American athletes who broke racial boundaries in professional sports.—Britt Middleton

First Black Players to Enter Professional Leagues

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Willie O’Ree - Willie O’Ree broke the color barrier on the ice when he was hired by the Quebec Aces, a minor-league team affiliated with the Boston Bruins, in 1956. (Photo:  Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)

This Day in Black History: Jan. 18, 1958

Willie O’Ree integrates the NHL.
01/18/2012