Negro League Star Buck O’Neil Passes Away
Posted on
October 09, 2006 by
JP Smith
Buck O’Neil packed a lot into his 94 years on earth. He was a player and manager in the Negro Leagues. After the integration of baseball, he went on to be a scount and coach. At the end of his life, he made sure that America did not forget the contributions of Negro League players.
On Friday night, Mr. O’Neil reunited with the ancestors.
Since Buck O’Neil spent his remaining years wanted to share the Negro League story with the word, I thought it only fitting to share this brief clip from the DVD on the Negro Leagues, titled It’s Been A Long Time Coming. Please check it out when it becomes available.
R.I.P. Mr. O’Neil and thank you for keeping this part of our story alive.
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