Willie O'Ree

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.

Willie O'Ree
Born	(1935-10-15) October 15, 1935 (age 89) Fredericton, NB, CAN
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Played for	Boston Bruins
Playing career	1957–1979

He is known for breaking the black color barrier in ice hockey and is referred to by the media as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey".^[1] 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.^[2][3]