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Steve O'Neill

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  and
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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.

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