O'Neil saw some of the most unfortunate sides of life in America, racism and exclusion at its worst. But listening to him, you heard a man who seized the opportunities he had and made the most of them. He was determined to do the best at whatever he did and God blessed him for it. This article captures the optimism that O'Neil inspired in Americans of every color:
When he didn't get into the Hall of Fame this year, people rightfully howled. As the news reached him, a final denied dream in a life full of dreams denied, he just smiled. "God's been good to me," he said that day. "If I'm a Hall of Famer for you, that's all right with me. Just keep loving old Buck. Don't weep for Buck. No, man, be happy, be thankful."
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If everyone hasn't taken a moment to follow the link that Jared provided to ESPN about Buck, do it now. To say it's worth your time is an understatement. It's a must-read. There's alson two videos about him on that same page and both are very touching.
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