New York Rangers v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 19: Willie O"Ree (2nd R), the first black person to play in the NHL, receives the City of Newark Medallion of Excellence in the Rotunda at Newark City Hall flanked by Mayor of Newark Cory Booker (2nd L), Chairman/Managing Partner of the New Jersey Devils Jeff Vanderbeek (L) and Co-Owner of the New Jersey Devils Mike Gilfillan (R) prior to the game between the New York Rangers of the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 19, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)