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Flyers, Penguins urge Congress to honor 'the Jackie Robinson of hockey
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Bruce Cassidy on Willie O'Ree jersey retirement – NBC Sports Boston
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Celebrating Willie O'Ree
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Willie O'Ree: House passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to first Black NHL player
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Willie O'Ree: House passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to first Black NHL player
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Joe Biden Signs Bill To Award Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal
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Bruins retiring jersey of NHL barrier breaker Willie O'Ree
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NHL'S first Black player to have jersey retired by Bruins
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Bruins retiring jersey of NHL barrier breaker Willie O'Ree
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Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player, to receive Congressional Gold Medal
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Eustace King on X: Today, Willie O'Ree's Congressional Gold Medal was signed into law. Honored for his extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity. Congratulations, Willie. Here are some
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Canada Post to honour Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black hockey player, with new stamp - The Globe and Mail