Capitals debut new Willie O’Ree equality helmet stickers on Martin Luther King Day
The Washington Capitals officially added new decals to their helmets on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The stickers read Celebrating Equality and feature a profile illustration of Willie O’Ree wearing his signature top hat. Today marks the 63rd anniversary of Willie O’Ree breaking the color barrier with the Boston Bruins (January 18, 1958). Later this season, the Bruins will retire O’Ree’s number.
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