John O'Neill (footballer, born 1935), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Irish professional football player
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Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
About John O'Neill (footballer, born 1935)
- John O'Neill (8 September 1935 – 23 September 2012) was an Irish professional footballer. He was a defender who started his career with Drumcondra in his native city before moving to Preston North End in April 1958 along with team-mate Alan Kelly.
- He eventually went on to replace the legendary Joe Walton at left back and played for Preston 50 times.
- O'Neill won his only cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team on 28 September 1960 against Wales at Dalymount Park.O'Neill moved to Barrow in July 1963 for a £1,500 fee.
- He died in September 2012, aged 77.
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