From: Bill Balloni <[log in to unmask]>
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> 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
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> 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.
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Not sure about this. Didn't Graeme Townshend (RPI) play for
the Boston Bruins?
-Mani Vembar
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