Willie O'Ree

Hockey Player

Birthday October 15, 1935

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Fredericton, Canada

Age 89 years old

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About

Hockey trailblazer who is most recognized for being the first black NHL hockey player in the league's history back in 1958. He was the only black player in the NHL up until 1974. During his NHL career, he played for the Boston Bruins.

Before Fame

He first discovered his passion for playing hockey as a young boy growing up. He would later join his first hockey team, the Fredericton Falcons, in 1950.

Trivia

In 2018, the National Hockey League decided to dedicate an award to his name. That very same year, he was eventually inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Early in his career, he was hit by a puck in his right eye and subsequently blinded. His playing career lasted more than 20 years.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Fredericton, Canada.

Associated With

He once co-starred alongside Kevin WeekesChris Rock, and Tyler James Williams while on an episode of Everybody Hates Chris.