J. Palmer O’Neil
Baseball executive
About J. Palmer O’Neil
Lived 1843 – 1908 (aged 64). J. Palmer O’Neil was an American.
J. Palmer O'Neil as represented in a cartoon from the July 26, 1891 Pittsburg Press James Palmer O'Neil (September 30, 1843 – January 6, 1908) was an American businessman and executive for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys baseball organization.
Early life O'Neil was born on September 30, 1843 in Ulster County, New York.
He later took over as president of what would become the Pirates baseball organization. He is known for his work in helping to financially shepherd the team through the 1890 season, when the club set a league record for losses in a season while facing competition from the upstart Players League team, the Pittsburgh Burghers.
O'Neil died on January 6, 1908 (age 64 years), in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Who was J. Palmer O’Neil?
baseball executive (1843-1908)
When was J. Palmer O’Neil born?
J. Palmer O’Neil was born on 30 September 1843 in Ulster County.
When did J. Palmer O’Neil die?
J. Palmer O’Neil died on 6 January 1908 in Ben Avon.
What nationality was J. Palmer O’Neil?
J. Palmer O’Neil was American.
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