Steve O'Neill

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Stephen Francis O'Neill (July 6, 1891 - January 26, 1962) was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball.

Born in the Scranton, Pennsylvania suburb of Minooka, he played for the Cleveland Indians from 1911 to 1923. After retiring as a player, he managed the Indians from 1935 to 1937. He enjoyed his greatest success as a manager with the Detroit Tigers from 1943 to 1948, winning a World Series championship in 1945.

Steve O'Neill (center) with Tigers players Hal Newhouser and Hank Greenberg

O'Neill and his 3 brothers Jack, Jim and Mike all played in the major leagues.

O'Neill died at age 70 in Cleveland, Ohio.

External link

• Baseball-Reference.com - career playing statistics and managing record