Boston sports has a mixed history on race, but the untold stories sing
In the shadows of these histories, however, lie great sports stories of everyday Black Bostonians who forged their own sporting traditions under prejudiced conditions. “ : A Contested Sports History , ...
Should The NHL Retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22?
It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins ...
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Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award nominations open
Presented to individual in U.S., Canada who has positively impacted their community, culture, or society ...
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Piasa Sports Car Co. founder Bill Abbott's legacy lives on in Alton
Founded in 1951 by Bill Abbott, Piasa Sports Car Co. in Alton now serves as the office for Abbott Machine Co.
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Today in Sports, Jan. 18 _ Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl for second straight year, Lynn Swann is MVP
Today in Sports, January 18 - Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl for second straight year, Lynn Swann is MVP ...
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Merilainen quickly making name for himself in Senators net
Merilainen, who played for Allen of the ECHL and Belleville of the American Hockey League in 2023-24 and began this season as the Senators' fourth-string goaltender, is the second goalie in Ottawa ...
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Today in Sports – Week Ahead, Jan. 17 – Jan. 23
1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the Boston Bruins. 1972 — The Lakers’ Jerry West, hits a last second, 20-foot jumper to lead the West team to a 112-110 NBA ...