Art Dorrington, The First Black Player To Ink An NHL Contract (Rangers) -- Skills To Skate In Original Six?

I knew Art Dorrington well and saw him play for the Atlantic City Sea Gulls in the old Eastern League.

We all have our opinions about Twitter -- er -- X, but today I saw a tweet that made me think...

Thank you Mike Commito.

I knew Art Dorrington well and saw him play for the Atlantic City Sea Gulls in the old Eastern League after he signed a contract with the New York Rangers.

I went to A.C. and did a feature on Art who was a huge supporter and developer of youth hockey in the seaside resort. He was a solid forward with the Gulls and a wonderful guy as well. 

My time spent with Dorrington at his home and hockey spots was memorable. 

Whether he could have played in the six-team league is a question that never can be fully answered but, in my opinion Art had the goods!!!

Thanks, Mike, for bringing Art back to our attention!