What Was Willie O’Ree’s Big Secret?

Willie O’Ree is one of the most prominent figures in hockey history. He was the first African American to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). But did you know he kept a secret throughout his twenty-one-year career as a professional player? Willie O’Ree was the very first African American who played in the NHL. […]

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