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O’Neil was a very successful player and manager in the African-American Leagues for 18 years

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O’Neil was the first African-American coach in the Major Leagues, and a long-time scout for the Cubs and Royals.

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His persistence, generosity and commitment to baseball and social progress made him a legend and an outstanding role model for all the African-Americans.

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John “Buck” O’Neil taught us that anything you dream of doing is not impossible as long as you work hard for it.

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John “Buck” O’Neil became the first African-American coach in the Major League in the year of 1962.

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Buck O’Neil always had respect for his teammates no matter what color of skin they had. His teammates would even call him a high intelligent ball player.

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His batting average was .288

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Between the years of 1937-1950 he got a total of 10 home runs.

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John “Buck” O’Neil was born on November 13, 1911 in Carabelle, Florida. He died on October 6, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.