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
Born (1923-09-28)September 28, 1923
Deseronto, Ontario, Canada
Died February 13, 1973(1973-02-13) (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 19401949

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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