About Harry O'Neill
Lived 1908 – 1939 (aged 30–31). Harry O'Neill was an association football player.
Henry O'Neill (1908–1939) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Born in Liverpool, O'Neill started his career at Everton, but did not make a first team appearance for the club. After spells at Earle and Runcorn, he returned to the Football League with Cardiff City in 1931, where he made nine league appearances, scoring two goals. In February 1932, he moved to Switzerland to join FC Bern, and later played for Red Star Olympique in France.
When he returned to England, O'Neill also played for Hurst, Stockport County and Wigan Athletic.
In 1939, O'Neill died of cancer at Archway Hospital, Highgate while on a business trip in London.
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Who was Harry O'Neill?
English footballer (1908-1939)
When was Harry O'Neill born?
Harry O'Neill was born in 1908 in Liverpool.
When did Harry O'Neill die?
Harry O'Neill died in 1939 in Highgate.
What was Harry O'Neill's occupation?
Harry O'Neill was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry O'Neill (footballer, born 1908)
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