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Willie O’Ree - Blocking Out Racism & Gaining the Respect of Players and Fans | The Daily Show

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February 17, 2022

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Willie O’Ree reflects on the racism he encountered when he became the first Black player to compete in the NHL in 1958, discusses how he was able to play professional hockey for 21 years while legally blind in one eye, and explains why he encourages kids of color to get on the ice. #DailyShow

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