Harry O'Neill (footballer, born 1908)

Henry O'Neill (1908–1939) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.

Harry O'Neill
Personal information
Full name Henry O'Neill
Date of birth 1908
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Date of death 1939 (aged 30–31)
Place of death Highgate, London, England
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1926–1927 Everton 0 (0)
Earle
Runcorn
1931–1932 Cardiff City 9 (2)
Bern
Red Star Olympique
Hurst
1937–1938 Stockport County 0 (0)
1938–1939 Wigan Athletic 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Liverpool, O'Neill started his career at Everton, but did not make a first team appearance for the club. After spells at Earle and Runcorn, he returned to the Football League with Cardiff City in 1931, where he made nine league appearances, scoring two goals. In February 1932, he moved to Switzerland to join FC Bern,[1] and later played for Red Star Olympique in France.

When he returned to England, O'Neill also played for Hurst, Stockport County and Wigan Athletic.[2]

In 1939, O'Neill died of cancer at Archway Hospital, Highgate while on a business trip in London.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "O'Neill Joins Berne F.C.". Staffordshire Sentinel. 5 February 1932. p. 4.
  2. ^ Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-91-9.
  3. ^ "Footballer's Death - "Old Injury Had No Bearing On The Matter"". Liverpool Echo. 19 June 1939. p. 9.
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  • Harry O'Neill at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)