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The Autobiography of Willie O'Ree : Hockey's Black Pioneer (NHL) (NHL)
The Autobiography of Willie O'Ree Hockey's Black Pioneer - NHL Author:Willie O'Ree, Michael McKinley On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree stepped onto the ice at the Montreal Forum and changed the face of hockey. Racial prejudice was not Willie's only challenge: in junior hockey, an errant puck blinded Willie in his right eye. Doctors told Willie he would never play hockey again. Willie went on to play 1,288 games as a professional, in the NHL(R) ... more »and WHL over a 21-year pro career.
Willie's story is a heroic tale of perseverance, courage and passion for the game of hockey. Today, Willie works on behalf of the NHL(R)/USA Hockey Diversity Task Force, bringing the game to underprivileged kids across the nation.« less