Sharks Hire Mike Grier as N.H.L.'s First Black General Manager - The New York Times

Two days before the annual draft, Grier takes over a team in transition: San Jose missed the past three postseasons and recently fired its coach.

The hiring is a significant milestone for the N.H.L., where Black players make up a small minority of the leagues rosters and occupy few front-office posts. Grier said he hoped his appointment would… [+1048 chars]

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