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10 Things You May Not Know About Willie O’Ree

  • Feb 04, 2020
  • Canadiana
  • 3 MINUTES READ
With Black History Month upon us, we are excited to unveil a new coin honouring Canadian sports hero, Willie O’Ree. Though he was the first to break hockey’s colour barrier, many still do not know much about this impactful trailblazer. Here are 10 facts you may not have known about him.
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With Black History Month upon us, we are excited to unveil a new coin honouring Canadian sports hero, Willie O’Ree. Though he was the first to break hockey’s colour barrier, many still do not know much about this impactful trailblazer. Here are 10 facts you may not have known about him.
With Black History Month upon us, we are excited to unveil a new coin honouring Canadian sports hero, Willie O’Ree. Though he was the first to break hockey’s colour barrier, many still do not know much about this impactful trailblazer. Willie got the call to join the Boston Bruins and became the first Black player to skate in a National Hockey League (NHL) game on January 18, 1958. With Black History Month upon us, we are excited to unveil a new coin honouring Canadian sports hero, Willie O’Ree. Though he was the first to break hockey’s colour barrier, many still do not know much about this impactful trailblazer. Willie got the call to join the Boston Bruins and became the first Black player to skate in a National Hockey League (NHL) game on January 18, 1958.
Willie O’Ree an important figure in the sports community and beacon of inspiration for anyone striving to make a difference. His perseverance and passion to achieve his goals makes Willie the perfect person to immortalize on this beautiful work of art. Willie O’Ree an important figure in the sports community and beacon of inspiration for anyone striving to make a difference. His perseverance and passion to achieve his goals makes Willie the perfect person to immortalize on this beautiful work of art.