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| Willie O'Ree | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1935 Fredericton, NB, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Played for | Boston Bruins |
| Playing career | 1957–1979 |
Willie Eldon O'Ree, OC (born October 15, 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger that played 45 games in National Hockey League.
He is known for breaking the black colour barrier in ice hockey and is referred to by the media as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey". He received the Order of Canada on April 7, 2010 and was also honored with the Hockey Legacy Award by the Boston Sports Museum on June 28, 2011.