who was the first black man to play in the nhl
Willie O'Ree Willie Eldon O'Ree, CM ONB (born October 15, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known best for being the first black player in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" due to breaking the black colour barrier in the sport,[1][NB 1] and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson twice in his own younger years.[2][3] He will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2018.
Willie O'Ree Willie Eldon O'Ree, CM, ONB (born October 15, 1935, in Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known best for being the first black player in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" due to breaking the black color barrier in the sport,[1][NB 1] and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson twice in his own younger years.[2]
Jackie Coogan John Leslie "Jackie" Coogan (October 26, 1914 â€“ March 1, 1984) was an American actor and comedian who began his movie career as a child actor in silent films.[2]
Billy Brown (actor) Voices for the Marines commercials.[8]