Harry O'Neill (catcher)
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Harry Mink O'Neill is a former professional baseball player who played catcher
in the Major Leagues in . He would play for the Philadelphia Athletics. O'Neill was one of two Major League Baseball players to die during World War II
. The other was Elmer Gedeon
.
O'Neill served as a Marine Corps
lieutenant with the 4th Marine Division and was killed by a sniper during the battle of Iwo Jima.
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in the Major Leagues in . He would play for the Philadelphia Athletics. O'Neill was one of two Major League Baseball players to die during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The other was Elmer Gedeon
Elmer Gedeon
Elmer John Gedeon is one of only two Major League Baseball players killed in action during World War II. He was also a multi-sport star in college at the University of Michigan...
.
O'Neill served as a Marine Corps
Marine corps
A marine is a member of a force that specializes in expeditionary operations such as amphibious assault and occupation. The marines traditionally have strong links with the country's navy...
lieutenant with the 4th Marine Division and was killed by a sniper during the battle of Iwo Jima.