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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.
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Famous athletes who wore number 26?
Some famous athletes to wear number 26 was: Wade Boggs Billy Williams Rod Woodson Willie Upshaw Clinton Portis Deuce McAllister
What MLB players have worn the number 24?
who has worn baseball number 24Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds wear number 24 Willie Mays wore #24Updated answer: Here are players that have had their #24 retired by their respected teams.Tony PerezRedsWalter AlstonDodgersJimmy WynnAstrosRickey HendersonAthletics
Was willie mays a Christian?
Willie Mays is a Christian.
Did Willie Mays and Willie McCovey play in the same year?
Willie Mays and Willie McCovey played for many years together.. from 1959 until 1972 when Mays was traded to the New York Mets.
What is Willie O'Ree's birthday?
Willie O'Ree was born on October 15, 1935.
Where does Willie Oree stay?
He lives at 123 get it yourself.
Who was the first black in the nhl?
Willy Oree
Who is the famous blues man named Willie?
Blind Willie McTell Blind Willie Johnson
What is Willie Revillame famous for?
Willie Revillame is famous for a lot of things. Some may say that the reason he is famous is because he gave away large stacks of money. But Willie became famous through his work as an actor, television host, and comedian.
Why is willie tidwell famous?
Willie Tidwell is the creator or inventor of American football.
Which is the only Tamil slogan written on uno?
Yathum oree, yavarum kelir
How did Willie B die?
Willie B the Famous gorilla that lived in Atlanta died from pneumonia.
Who was a famous sports player in 1955?
Willie Mays
What player is famous for making the catch?
Willie Mays
Is willy nelson cousin To rick nelson?
Although Rick Nelson did have a cousin named Willie Nelson, it is not the Willie Nelson who is a famous singer. His cousin served as his manager for a time. Rick Nelso and the famous Willie Nelson are not related.
Was little willie the tank used in any famous battles?
yes little Willie was used in the battle of Trafalgar
What was the name of zoo atlantas famous gorilla?
Willie B
