William James O'Neill (April 25, 1910 – April 27, 1987) was an American professional football back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Rams.
William James O'Neill was born on April 25, 1910, in Chicago, Illinois.
[1] O'Neill signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in 1935.
[1] O'Neill signed with the Cleveland Rams of the NFL in 1937 and appeared in the first game in franchise history on September 10, 1937, against his former team the Lions, completing one of two passes for 20 yards and an interception while also rushing four times for 12 yards.
[2] He then returned to the Rochester Tigers and appeared in seven games, starting four, during the 1937 AFL season, scoring two receiving touchdowns.