Val James
Ice hockey player, Person
1957 –
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Who is Val James?
Valmore Edwin James is a retired American professional ice hockey left winger who played 2 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs. James was the first African American to play in the NHL when he debuted with the Sabres, although he was not the first black player. He was preceded by several Black Canadians, starting with Willie O'Ree He was also the first native-born Floridian to play in the NHL.
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- Born
- Feb 14, 1957
Ocala - Also known as
- Valmore Edwin James
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Ocala
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on July 23, 2013
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