On January 18,1958, by joining the Bruins as an'injury call-up' for a game in Montreal, Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the NHL.
Willie O'Ree was joining the Bruins as an' injury call-up'for a game in Montreal. This was on January 18,1958. Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the NHL. This was on January 18,1958.