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Bruins retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22: 'Thrilled and overwhelmed' as NHL community, city of Boston light up for pioneer | Sporting News Canada
NHL on Twitter: "RT @BR_OpenIce: Willie O'Ree broke down barriers for Black hockey players across the world. Tonight, his number gets raised to the very cei…" / Twitter
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Boston honors Willie O'Ree tonight on the 60th Anniversary of his NHL Debut - Stanley Cup of Chowder
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