0
The first African American professional hockey player was Willie O'Ree for the Boston Bruins. He made his debut on January 18, 1958
Actually, Willie O'Ree was the first black player to sign an NHL contract and play in an NHL game, however, O'Ree is Canadian (not American). The first African American to play in the NHL was Val Edwin James from Ocala Florida.
To be very specific, professional hockey is much bigger than the the National Hockey League. The NCAA distinguishes amateur and professionals by whether they receive any direct payment in exchange for playing a sport. By this definition, there were many black and African American professional hockey players before Willie O'Ree. From 1895-1925 there was an entire professional Colored Hockey League in the Canadian Maritimes.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who was the first African American professional soccer player in the American League?
otey canon
What is the average salary for an American professional Hockey player?
More then youll ever see in your life
Who was the first African American professional baseball player in the American League?
Answer:Bud Fowler - 1878
First African American professional baseball player?
Moses Fleetwood Walker.
Who is Zach Parise?
An American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Who is Richard park?
Richard park is an south Korean born American professional ice hockey player.
Who was Moses Fleetwood Walker?
He is credited as the first African-American professional baseball player.
Who was the first African American professional baseball player of the twentieth century?
Jackie Robinson.
Who was first the professional African American tennis player to win a major title at the 1956 French Open?
There was no African American champion at the 1956 French Open.
What is the maximum salary for a professional hockey player?
999,999,999,999
How do you tell people that you play hockey professionally?
You can just say, "i am a professional hockey player" or call yourself an professional athlete in hockey. Anything you want really.
Who was the first African American ice hockey player in the US?
The first African American to play in the NHL was Val James (born in Florida). O'Ree is African-Candian (born in New Brunswick). To see a gallery of photos, visit the Black Hockey Players Wall of Fame, http://blackhockeyplayers.webs.com.
