Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Willie O'Ree's hockey jersey is retired, 64 years after he broke NHL color barrier

Anson Carter helps carry the banner for former Boston Bruins player Willie O

"I will never forget how my teammates in the Bruins locker room accepted me as one of their own," Willie O'Ree said as his No. 22 was lifted to the rafters.

(Image credit: Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)



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