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Who was the first American-born player to be drafted by the Boston Bruins?

  • Tommy Williams

  • Bobby Orr

  • Phil Esposito

  • Ray Bourque

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Tommy Williams was the first American-born player to be drafted by the Boston Bruins. He was selected in the 1961 NHL Entry Draft and went on to have a successful career with the team, playing in over 600 games.
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