Bruins retiring O’Ree’s No. 22 By Associated Press January 17, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2022 07:34 PM Professional BOSTON — Willie O’Ree, 86, is having his No. 22 Boston Bruins jersey retired on Tuesday. O’Ree became the NHL’s first Black player on Jan. 18, 1958, when he played against Montreal. Continue Reading with One of the Options Below Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber Today Subscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization. Subscribe Today Already a subscriber? Sign in Here You can cancel any time. Share this article: Order Photo Reprints: More in Professional Ryan O'Hearn hits grand slam on 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to victory over division rival Cubs Lernerville Speedway results: Levi Yetter claims second victory at track in 2026 Pete Crow-Armstrong powers Cubs to rout of Paul Skenes, Pirates Corey Day completes unlikely comeback to win 35th Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Pirates’ bats silenced by Max Fried as Buccos split doubleheader with Yankees Pirates survive Yankees, Gerrit Cole’s 11 Ks in extra-inning win in Game 1 of doubleheader