About Emmett O'Neill
Lived 1918 – 1993 (aged 75). Emmett O'Neill was an American baseball player.
Robert Emmett O'Neill (January 13, 1918 – October 11, 1993) was an American professional baseball player and former Major League Baseball (MLB) 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
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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Who was Emmett O'Neill?
American baseball player
When was Emmett O'Neill born?
Emmett O'Neill was born on 13 January 1918 in San Mateo.
When did Emmett O'Neill die?
Emmett O'Neill died on 11 October 1993 in Sparks.
What was Emmett O'Neill's occupation?
Emmett O'Neill was a baseball player.
What nationality was Emmett O'Neill?
Emmett O'Neill was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emmett O'Neill. https://biography.guide/emmett-o-neill/
MLA: "Emmett O'Neill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emmett-o-neill/.
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