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Players pay tribute to O'Ree with specially commissioned portrait
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Boston Bruins to honor Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black player - ESPN
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An honor and a message': The meaning of Willie O'Ree's jersey
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Hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree sees all obstacles in front of him
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Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black player, will finally have his No
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Boston Bruins To Retire Jersey Of Willie O'Ree, NHL's First Black
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Boston Bruins - The Bruins are proud to wear this helmet
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Petition · Retire Willie O'Ree's 22 in the NHL ·
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Snap Shots: Bruins Honor Willie O'Ree - Puck Junk
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This day in history: Willie O'Ree becomes first Black NHL player
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NHL must retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22 jersey league-wide
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Boston Bruins reveal full list of 'Historic 100' players
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Willie O'Ree's number retired by Boston Bruins