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]
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 |
Early life and education
editO'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
editFootball career
editDuring 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
editAfter 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.