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Flyers, Penguins urge Congress to honor Willie O’Ree, NHL’s first Black player

The Flyers and Penguins are bitter rivals on the ice. Off it, they have united to support a movement to honor "the Jackie Robinson of hockey," Willie O'Ree.

Willie O'Ree became the NHL's first black player on Jan. 18, 1958. He is shown addressing youth hockey players in the region in 2018. (David Swanson/Staff Photographer)
Willie O'Ree became the NHL's first black player on Jan. 18, 1958. He is shown addressing youth hockey players in the region in 2018. (David Swanson/Staff Photographer)Read more