KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt January 19, 2022 02:58:00
Elected to the hockey hall of fame, o'ree, now 86, has worked tirelessly to make hockey a game for everyone a mentor with the nhl's diversity program, he gives some sage advice. >> if you think you can, you can. if you think you can't, you're right. and it's true. >> reporter: he remains a role model to the more than 100 black players who followed him into the nhl. >> thank you for being a role model. >> thank you, willie >> thanks, willie. >> reporter: willie o'ree, the youngest of 13 kids, who overcame all obstacles to make it to the nhl. >> retiring willie's jersey is really sending a messa...
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