Willie O'Ree

Willie O'Ree

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 the black colour barrier in the sport,[1] and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson when he was younger. [2][3] He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2018.

  • Title: Willie O'Ree
  • Popularity: 0.382
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1935-10-15
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Willie O'Ree Movies

  • 2023
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    Black Ice
    Black Ice

    7.5 2023 HD

    This incisive, urgent documentary examines the history of anti-Black racism in hockey, from the segregated leagues of the 19th century to...

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  • 1998
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    Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story
    Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story

    1 1998 HD

    Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story is a documentary on the triumphal life story of the first Black player in the National Hockey League. Like...

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  • 2017
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    Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future
    Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future

    1 2017 HD

    Soul On Ice: Past, Present, and Future is a film that presents and retells the unknown contributions of black athletes in ice hockey. For untold...

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  • 2019
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    Willie
    Willie

    6 2019 HD

    Documentary about Willie O'Ree, the first black hockey player to play in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played winger for the Boston Bruins during...

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  • 1996
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    The Daily Show
    The Daily Show

    6.4 1996 HD

    The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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