Willie O'Ree's surname, the four letters that changed hockey for the better when they appeared on an NHL lineup card in 1958, derives from that of the American military officer who enslaved his ...

From the Archives: Jan. 20, 1958 Willie O’Ree happy Bruins gave him a chance By Tom Fitzgerald Daily Boston Globe,January 20, 1958, 1:00 p.m.

While 2024 was an incredible year in sports, it was also one that saw the deaths of so many legends — some beloved, some polarizing, but all who undoubtedly made their mark on sports history.

June 18: Willie Mays There is really no way of evaluating baseball that doesn’t result in the Say Hey Kid being one of the best. Power: 660 home runs. Contact: 3,293 hits.

The Boston Celtics doomed them to failure six times. It was frustrating to me — an avid Jerry West fan ever since he spoke at my high school in 1963 — but it took a much deeper toll on West’s psyche. ...

Meet Jerry DeVaul, a veteran and sled hockey leader, named as a finalist for the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. Vote now!

The award is given to the "individual who, through the sport of hockey, has positively impacted their community, culture, or society." The winners -- one from Canada and one from the U.S. -- will ...

O'Ree finalist spotlight: Jerry DeVaul U.S. Army veteran who lost his legs trying to ‘inspire others’ with Colorado Sled Hockey Association The Playback API request failed for an unknown reason ...

O’Ree, now 88, was struck with a puck at age 19, costing him vision in his right eye, a limitation he kept a secret to continue playing hockey.

Willie O’Ree still dedicated to growing hockey, advocating for social change Ahead of Tuesday’s game between the Ducks and Kings, a diverse collection of players from all over North America ...