Tom O'Neill (ice hockey)
Thomas Bernard "Windy" O'Neill (September 28, 1923 – February 13, 1973) was a former professional ice hockey player who played 66 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Deseronto, Ontario, he played with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He won the Stanley Cup in 1945.
| Tom O'Neill | |||
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| Born |
September 28, 1923 Deseronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
February 13, 1973 (aged 49) Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 1940–1949 | ||
After hockey
After his hockey career ended, O'Neill went to law school, becoming a successful Toronto lawyer. He died of a heart attack on February 13, 1973 while dining at the Dell Restaurant in Toronto with his good friend, author Scott Young. He had married and had five children, Thomas, Gregory, Emmett, Connie and Christopher.. He was divorced at the time of his death and had custody of his children.
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References
- Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey
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