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Children's Nonfiction Sports & Recreation

The Autobiography of Willie O'Ree

Hockey's Black Pioneer

by (author) Michael McKinley & Willie O'Ree

Publisher
Key Porter Books
Initial publish date
Jul 2002
Category
Sports & Recreation, Cultural Heritage, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552860304
    Publish Date
    Jul 2002
    List Price
    $6.95

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Description

On January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree broke the NHL colour barrier when he stepped onto the ice at the Montreal Forum as a member of the Boston Bruins, and went on to play 1,300 games as a professional over a 20-year career. His story is a heroic tale of perseverance, courage, and passion for the game of hockey.

About the authors

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Michael McKinley, a life-long Hockey fanatic, alternatively followed the fortunes of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens until 1970, when the NHL gave him local heroes by granting a franchise to the Vancouver Canucks. He is a screenwriter and the author of Hockey Hall of Fame Legends and Putting a Roof on Winter.

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Michael McKinley's profile page

Willie O'Ree's profile page

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