1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the ... He signs with the Boston Red Sox one week ...
It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins ...
On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with ...