dave-O Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I took a flight from Fredericton to Boston this afternoon. There were 8 people on the flight, and Willie O'Ree was one of them. Cheers to the 1st African American to play in the NHL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Cool story Dave-O.Hey Dave, since Willie was born in Fredricton, wouldn't that make him African Canadian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Ooh, I guess that explains why he was in Freddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 He sure played for the right team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 How about that Phil Lesh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Sorry Booche, I didn't want to pester a legend to add to your collection. At age 70, he looked like he could still punch my lights out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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