Boston Bruins forward Willie O'Ree warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers in 1960. AP Photo by Thomas J. Whalen, Boston University Almost everybody knows about Jackie Robinson and the historic role he played integrating Major League Baseball. But mention Willie O’Ree – who broke the NHL’s color barrier – and … Continued

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