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Emmett O'Neill

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Emmett O'Neill
O'Neill, circa 1947
Pitcher
Born: (1918-01-13)January 13, 1918
San Mateo, California, US
Died: October 11, 1993(1993-10-11) (aged 75)
Sparks, Nevada, US
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 3, 1943, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
June 5, 1946, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record15–26
Earned run average4.76
Strikeouts144
Teams

Robert Emmett O'Neill (January 13, 1918 – October 11, 1993), was an American professional baseball player and former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed during his baseball career. He attended college at Saint Mary's College of California.

Career

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O'Neill made his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox on August 3, 1943. He played his final game on June 5, 1946, with the Chicago White Sox. He had two career shutouts and an ERA of 4.76.

O'Neill died on October 11, 1993, in Sparks, Nevada at the age of 75 from coronary artery complications. He is buried at St Michael Church, Marquette, Michigan.

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