Willie O'Ree Autograph

Willie O'Ree was born on October 15, 1935, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, and grew up playing hockey from a young age. Despite being blind in one eye due to an injury as a teenager, O'Ree never allowed it to hold him back from pursuing his love for the sport. He began his professional career with the Quebec Aces in 1956 and later played for the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen and the Los Angeles Blades before signing with the Boston Bruins in 1958. More about Willie O'Ree

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Current items with a signature of Willie O'Ree

These are the most current items with a signature of Willie O'Ree that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

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thumbnail2020 SP Signature Edition Legends Gold Spectrum Foil Willie O'Ree #142 Auto HOF$29.00logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Autographed Signed Boston Bruins HOF 1944-63 Beehive Group 2 Photo$287.16logo
thumbnailWILLIE O'REE BOSTON BRUINS 1998 UPPER DECK #22 AUTOGRAPHED HOCKEY CARD$29.95logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Boston Bruins Autographed Reverse Retro Logo Hockey Puck$34.99logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Signed 8x10 Photo Boston Bruins Beckett COA$29.99logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Signed Boston Bruins NHL Logo Puck (Fanatics) 2018 NHL Hall of Fame$119.95logo
thumbnailWILLIE O'REE WITH HOF 2018 INSC 8X10 SIGNED PHOTO WITH COA$150.13logo
thumbnailWILLIE O'REE WITH HOF 2018 INSC 8X10 SIGNED PHOTO WITH COA$150.13logo
On January 18, 1958, O'Ree made history by becoming the first black player to compete in the NHL when he suited up for the Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. Despite facing racism and derogatory remarks from fans and players alike, O'Ree's speed and skill on the ice quickly garnered respect from his teammates and opponents. Despite only playing in 45 total games over two seasons in the NHL before being sent back down to the minors, O'Ree's impact on the game and breaking of the color barrier paved the way for future players of color in the sport.

After retiring from professional hockey in 1979, O'Ree continued to work within the game as an ambassador for the NHL's Diversity program, traveling the world to promote the sport among young and underrepresented players. In 2018, the NHL honored O'Ree's legacy by officially designating him as a "Hockey Hall of Famer" and retiring his number 22 jersey with the Bruins. O'Ree remains a towering figure in the sport of hockey, not only for his groundbreaking role as a player but also his dedication to using the game to bring people together and create positive change. Read even more about Willie O'Ree at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Willie O'Ree

In total, we tracked 457 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.

The most expensive item with a signature of Willie O'Ree (WILLIE O'REE SIGNED CCM BOSTON BRUINS JERSEY AUTOGRAPHED LICENSED JSA COA) was sold in April 2022 for $349.99 while the cheapest item (WILLIE O'REE BRUINS NHL HEROES SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD) found a new owner for $0.20 in November 2010. The month with the most items sold (24) was January 2018 with an average selling price of $22.95 for an autographed item of Willie O'Ree. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2020 with $142.01 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was December 2009. In average, an autographed item from Willie O'Ree is worth $19.99.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Willie O'Ree were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnail2018-19 UD The Cup Willie O'Ree Signature Renditions Auto Bruins Z9897$27.69logo
thumbnail2018-19 UD The Cup Willie O'Ree Signature Renditions Auto Bruins Z9898$25.00logo
thumbnail2022 LEAF ART OF HOCKEY WILLIE O'REE RED FOIL PARALLEL AUTOGRAPHED CARD #6/6$40.00logo
thumbnail2023 Leaf Ultimate Willie O'Ree 2018 HOF Patrick Trophy Auto Autograph #16/25$30.00logo
thumbnail?️SALE?️☆SIGNED WILLIE O'REE☆ 1962-63 TOPPS #22 Boston Bruins Team Card EX++$89.99logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree AUTO (Signed Beehive 5x7) Bruins$25.29logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Autographed Boston Bruins Canada Post Commemorative Stamp Booklet$33.13logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Boston Bruins / HHOF signed paper cut glued on an index card$9.98logo
thumbnailWILLIE O'REE SIGNED 8 X 10 PHOTO WITH JSA COA CERT AUTO AUTOGRAPH BRUINS$11.37logo
thumbnailWillie O'Ree Signed Auto 2018-19 Upper Deck All-Star Game Short Print Card #529$149.99logo

Latest News about Willie O'Ree

NHL names six O'Ree Community Hero finalists (04/03/23): The NHL on Monday revealed its six finalists for the 2023 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award. Go to news article

NHL names O'Ree Community Hero finalists (04/04/22): Noel Acton, Meredith Lang and Ryan Francis were named the finalists for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award, which recognizes individuals working to make a positive impact on their community, culture and society through hockey. Go to news article

Sources: O'Ree purchases stake in PHF's Pride (03/10/22): Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree, who broke the NHL's color barrier with the Boston Bruins in 1958, has joined the ownership group of the Premier Hockey Federation's Boston Pride, sources told ESPN. Go to news article

Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player, to receive Congressional Gold Medal (02/01/22): President Joe Biden signed the bill on Monday, less than a month after the Bruins retired O'Ree's No. 22 jersey at TD Garden Go to news article

Watch Bruins' jersey retirement ceremony for Willie O'Ree (01/19/22): The Bruins officially raised trailblazer Willie O'Ree's No. 22 to the TD Garden rafters on Tuesday. Watch the jersey retirement ceremony here.

Older News Stories about Willie O'Ree

Boston Bruins pay tribute to 1st Black NHL player (01/2022): The Boston Bruins retired the No. 22 jersey worn by former player Willie O’Ree, who became the first Black player in the National Hockey League in 1958.

Bruins announce new date for Willie O'Ree jersey retirement ceremony (12/2021): Willie O'Ree is finally set to get his due at TD Garden on the 64th anniversary of him breaking the NHL's color barrier with the Bruins.

What comes next for Black Girl Hockey Club? (06/2021): As founder Renee Hess is recognized as a finalist for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award, she reflects on how far the group has come, and ponders the future. Go to news article

Waiting for fans, Bruins postpone O'Ree honors (02/2021): The Boston Bruins will wait to retire the number of pioneering Black hockey player Willie O'Ree until next year so that they can honor him with fans in the building. Go to news article

Bruins to retire number of Willie O'Ree, who broke NHL's color barrier (01/2021): The announcement comes 62 years after O'Ree's debut Go to news article

Willie O'Ree broke the ice in more ways than one (02/2014): Willie O'Ree played in the NHL in 1958. His debut with the Boston Bruins didn't raise much interest. Three years later, upon his return to the big league, there was far more interest.

NHL trailblazer Willie O’Ree still bent on making a difference (02/2013): Sports fans hold April 15, 1947 as a cherished historical day, the day that Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. But maybe it's time that January 18, 1958 holds a similar designation.