Buck O'Neil

Baseball Player

Birthday November 13, 1911

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Carrabelle, FL

DEATH DATE Oct 6, 2006 (94)

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About

Negro League first baseman who became the MLB's first black coach on May 29, 1962.

Before Fame

He won the Negro World Series with the Monarchs in 1942.

Trivia

He was a recipient of the Beacon of Life Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Family Life

He was married to Ora O'Neil.

Associated With

He broke the racial barriers of MLB coaching, while Jackie Robinson broke barriers as a player.