Willie O'Ree date of birth:
October 15, 1935
How old is Willie O'Ree?
89
Where was Willie O'Ree born?
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
How tall is Willie O'Ree?
5' 10" (178 cm)
How much does Willie O'Ree weigh?
175 lbs (79.4 kg)
Willie O'Ree body shape:
Athletic
What color are Willie O'Ree's eyes?
Black
What color is Willie O'Ree's hair?
Black
Is Willie O'Ree gay or straight?
Straight
What is Willie O'Ree's ethnicity?
Black
What is Willie O'Ree nationality?
Canadian
What is Willie O'Ree's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
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, and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson twice in his own younger years.