Tim O'Neill (author)
Tim O'Neill | |
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| Born | September 28, 1979 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | MIT (MBA) University of Notre Dame (BBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Author, public speaker, natural gas trader |
| Known for | Every Play Every Day: My Life as a Notre Dame Walk-On, Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream |
Tim O'Neill (born September 28, 1979) is an American author, public speaker, and natural gas trader. He is known for his books Every Play Every Day: My Life as a Notre Dame Walk-On and Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]O'Neill was born on September 28, 1979, in Pontiac, Michigan.[3] O'Neill attended Troy Athens High School in Michigan, where he played football. He rushed for 1,634 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. He was the captain and most valuable player as a senior.[1][3][4] He played as a tailback for the Fighting Irish, becoming the shortest player to carry the ball in a game during his sophomore year.[5]
O'Neill graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA degree. He later earned a MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Career
[edit]Football career
[edit]During his time at Notre Dame, O'Neill was voted by his teammates onto the Notre Dame Football Leadership Council as a junior. O’Neill was awarded a full scholarship for his senior season by head coach Tyrone Willingham. As a senior, O’Neill rushed for 74 yards on nine carries for an average of 8.2 YPC, including a 42-yard run, which was the longest run of the 2002 season by a running back.[6] After graduation, he also participated in the 2009 Japan Bowl, a game featuring former Notre Dame football players and coached by Lou Holtz in Tokyo, Japan.[3]
O'Neill documented his experiences as a walk-on in a journal, which he later compiled into his book Every Play Every Day: My Life as a Notre Dame Walk-On. In addition to his adult book, O'Neill authored a children's book titled Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream, aimed at inspiring young readers.[5]
Professional career
[edit]After completing his education, O'Neill transitioned into the energy sector, where he currently works as a natural gas trader in Houston, Texas.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Tribune, Chicago (1999-10-10). "RUDY HE'S NOT, BUT O'NEILL STANDS TALL FOR IRISH". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Lisa (2015-07-23). "Where Are They Now? Tim O'Neill". Her Loyal Sons. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c "Dec 28, 2002, page 17 - Detroit Free Press at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Tim O'Neill College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "The South Bend Tribune from South Bend, Indiana". Newspapers.com. 2002-11-24. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Tribune, Chicago (2002-11-24). "Irish subs take a bow". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Gryder, Jess. "We're Fightin' Irish Wherever We Are In The World | Global Football". Retrieved 2024-10-29.