On Mon, 6 Mar 1995, Mani Vembar wrote:
 
> From: Bill Balloni <[log in to unmask]>
> .
> [snip]
> .
> .
> > Of course, Mike was asked about the prospect of being the first
> > African-American in the NHL.  He was very gracious and said it was
>   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> > an honor for him.  Asked if he felt like a role model (ala. Charles
> > Barkley: "I'm no role model!") he said he felt he was and wanted to
> > be a good one, especially for other black children interested in
> > hockey.
> >
>
> Not sure about this.  Didn't Graeme Townshend (RPI) play for
> the Boston Bruins?
>
Apparently, the other Blacks in the NHL weren't born in the United
States.  According to an article in the current _Hockey Ink_, there are 6
Blacks playing in the NHL.
 
Carol