Date uploaded: 2022-01-19 04:59:07

The Boston Bruins retired the No. 22 jersey of Willie O'Ree on Tuesday, the 64th anniversary of his breaking the NHL's color barrier. O'Ree, 86, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018, has been the league's diversity ambassador since 1998. He gave a speech remotely from his San Diego home. 📸: Bob DeChiara, @imagncontent #sports #nhl #hockey #bruins