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Willie O'Ree was the first black player, 1958, Boston Bruins. He was Canadian, born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The first African-American was Valmore James, 1981, Buffalo Sabres, born in Ocala, Florida.
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When did the NHL come to the US?
The National Hockey League remembers the first NHL game played in the United States, as the Boston Bruins hosted the Montreal Maroons, both expansion teams, at the Boston Arena on Dec. 1, 1924.
Who was the first NFL player not to wear black cleats?
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, a famous return specialist for the houston oilers was the first NFL player to wear withe cleats.
Who was the first black football player for Georgia tech?
Eddie McAshan
Who was the first African American baseball player at the University of Florida?
Shaquille Pinnock
Who was the first baseball player on the giants team?
John J. Troy (Dasher Troy) Played for the NY Metropolitans, who's name changed to the NY Giants. Dasher Troy was the first player to sign the contract for the Giants.
