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New Brunswick's Willie O'Ree says having Bruins retire jersey an honor
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Bruins retiring number for Willie O'Ree, whose impact still growing 64 years after becoming NHL's first Black player
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Boston Bruins retire number 22 in honor of Willie O'Ree, the first Black NHL player
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Willie O'Ree 'overwhelmed and thrilled' as his jersey No. 22 is finally retired by Boston Bruins - ESPN
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Willie O'Ree - Wikipedia
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Bruins retire No. 22 jersey of O'Ree, NHL's first Black player
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Bruins honor Willie O'Ree, NHL's first Black player
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Boston Bruins retire Willie O'Ree's number 22
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Willie O'Ree 'overwhelmed and thrilled' as his jersey No. 22 is finally retired by Boston Bruins - ESPN
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Bruins retiring number for Willie O'Ree, whose impact still growing 64 years after becoming NHL's first Black player