Chicago Cubs honor Hall of Famer Buck O’Neil

Carrabelle native Buck O'Neil joins Baseball Hall of Fame(WCTV)
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) --- Buck O’Neil made plenty of history in Kansas City.

He also made some in Chicago and on Sunday, the Chicago Cubs honored him as he officially entered the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The famous sign outside of Wrigley Field congratulated O’Neil on making the hall.

O’Neil was hired by the Cubs in 1962, becoming the first Black coach in Major League Baseball.

He also served as a scout in the organization, most notably discovering the talents of Lou Brock and Elston Howard.