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Willie O'Ree |
| The first black ever to play in the NHL debuted in 1958 for the Bruins. |
Herb Carnegie |
| Black star of the 40's & 50's who was kept out of the NHL. |
Mike Marson |
| Only the 2nd black player in the history of the NHL debuted in 1974 & scored 16 goals. |
Bill Riley |
| NHL's third-ever black player scored 27 points in only 43 games as a rookie. |
First Nations Hockey Players
Henry Boucha |
| Ojibway winger for the Red Wings was extremely popular. |
Stan Jonathan |
| Tough Bruin sparkplug of the late 1970's is a favourite of Don Cherry. |
Everett Sanipass |
| First round draft choice of the Blackhawks is now a First Nations leader. |
Gene Mingo |
| NFL's first black kicker won NFL scoring title in 1960 and 1962 with the Broncos. |