Presented to individual in U.S., Canada who has positively impacted their community, culture, or society ...
1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the ... He signs with the Boston Red Sox one week after the designated hitter rule is approved. 1976 — Pittsburgh wins the ...
On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with the Boston Bruins. In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached ...