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Also Known As John Jordan O’Neil, Jr.
Born November 13, 1911 • Florida • (Born on this day)
Died October 6, 2006 (aged 94) • Kansas City • Missouri
Awards And Honors Baseball Hall of Fame (2022) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2006)
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