John O'Neil/pagetext
From SABR Encyclopedia
< John O'Neil (ed56)
Revision as of 19:51, 28 April 2010 by PopulateBot2 (Talk | contribs)
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of irish ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as movies and dancing.
- Helping three clubs to win pennants is his greatest thrill in baseball.
- Has only hit three home runs in his entire career!
Pre-professional career
- Won three letters in baseball at Pikesville Academy.
- Won two baseball letters at the University of Kentucky.
- Played semi-pro ball in the coal fields.
Achievements
- Led the 1949 Pacific Coast League in sacrifice hits with 22.
Outside of baseball
- Was a locomotive fireman during the off-season.
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of Kentucky Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as fishing and golf.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Pikeville College Academy School in 1937.
- Played basketball at Pikesville College Academy.
- Attended Pikeville College for two years.
- Played basketball at Pikeville College.
- Attended the University of Kentucky for one year.
Achievements
- Led the 1942 Canadian-American League shortstops in fielding average with .947.
- Led the 1944 Pacific Coast League shortstops in assists with 520.
- Led the 1946 Pacific Coast League shortstops in putouts with 346.
- Led the 1947 Pacific Coast League shortstops in fielding average with .961.
- Led the 1945 Pacific Coast League in triples with 13.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
