Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the Nhl's First Black Player

by Michael McKinley and Willie O'Ree

Book Overview

An inspiring memoir that shows that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to fight for them.

In 1958, Willie O'Ree was a lot like any other player toiling in the minors. He was good. Good enough to have been signed by the Boston Bruins. Just not quite good enough to play in the NHL.

Until January 18 of that year. O'Ree was finally called up, and when he stepped out onto the ice against the Montreal Canadiens, not...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735239746
• ISBN13: 9780735239746
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"