O’Neil, Negro Leagues player, dies at 94

From Major League Baseball: O'Neil, Negro Leagues player, dies at 94

John "Buck" O'Neil, one of a handful of survivors from the Negro Leagues, grew up too soon to benefit during his life's prime from a country that went on to dismantle the color barrier that stood in front of him.

Yet he'd often tell people, "I was right on time." He'd say his life was absent regrets, and that's a belief that might well be O'Neil's endearing message to others. It should be a message that Americans, black or white, cling to.

To hold tightly to that message would be the most fitting way to remember Buck O'Neil, who died Friday at a hospital in Kansas City. He was 94.

Buck O'Neil was a Kansas City treasure. He will be missed greatly. If you don't know about his life, read the article.

Update: Kairos has a nice post today.