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January 18th, 1958.
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Who was the first black in the nhl?
Willy Oree
Willie O'Ree was the first?
Willie O'Ree was the first black player to play in the NHL.
First African American to play for the nhl?
Willie o'ree
Who was Willie O' Ree?
The first African American to play in the NHL
Who was the first black player to play in the nhl?
Willie O'ree for the Boston Bruins in 1958.
Who was the first black person given the opportunity to play in the NHL?
Willie O'Ree. He made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins on January 18th, 1958.
What NHL team does Willie Mitchell play for?
Willie Mitchell plays for the Los Angeles Kings.
What NHL team does Willie Coetzee play for?
Willie Coetzee plays for the Detroit Red Wings.
First black man in NHL?
Willie O'ree
Why was Willie O'Ree famous?
Willie O'Ree was the first black hockey player to play professionally in the NHL. He played his first NHL game in 1956, suiting up for the Boston Bruins. He is currently heavily involved in the NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" campaign, launched to encourage children of all backgrounds to get involved in ice hockey.
When was the first black NHL player?
Willie O'Ree. He made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins on January 18th, 1958,
Who was the first black NHL player?
willie o'ree was the first black in the nhl. he played 4 the Boston bruins in 1957. jillian b. wrote this
