November 1, 1981: Val James Becomes the First American-Born Black Player to Play in the NHL

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April 6, 2023

In 1981, Val became the first American-born black player in the NHL, a milestone he said passed without acknowledgment from the league or his team, the Buffalo Sabres. James played 14 games in parts of two seasons, finishing with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1986-87. LEARN MORE >

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