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Professional football career. O'Neill was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 under rookie head coach Chuck Noll but was cut in training camp, having to compete with fellow rookie defensive lineman "Mean Joe" Greene and L. C. Greenwood for a roster spot.
- American
- 1967–present
- Actor, voice actor, comedian
- Edward Leonard O'Neill, April 12, 1946 (age 77), Youngstown, Ohio, United States
May 10, 2016 · "O’Neill was a defensive lineman during his college days at Youngstown State, and the Steelers signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent in 1969," Labriola wrote. "But alas, he was waived...
Professional career. O'Neil was a first round draft pick, 8th overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 1974 NFL Draft. He played linebacker for the Lions from 1974 to 1979 and the Green Bay Packers in 1980. Coaching career. He was the defensive coordinator for Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- September 8, 1952 (age 71), Warren, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- 236 lb (107 kg)
- Linebacker
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Apr 2, 2014 · (1946-) Who Is Ed O'Neill? Ed O'Neill turned to acting after failing to fulfill his pro football dreams. Following early stage roles, he rose to fame as Al Bundy on the sitcom Married......
Nov 17, 2023 · In a twist worthy of a Tim Burton flick, Ed O’Neill’s journey was carpeted with the green of a football field before it ever hit the stage. Drafted into the gruff brotherhood of the NFL, fate had other plans, and soon the would-be athlete was pursuing the buzz of laughter and pathos of drama.
- April 12, 1946
- Actor
- Edward Leonard O’Neill
Oct 28, 2023 · Ed O’Neill Beyond The Shadow of Al Bundy: A Deep Dive into His Versatile Acting Career In a dramatic shift from being typecast as a sardonic, world-weary salesman, Ed O’Neill moved beyond the shadow of Al Bundy and embraced distinct roles, demonstrating his versatile acting skills.
Being an accomplished athlete in school, he initially had an ambition to play for the National Football League. However, after his rejection from the football team Pittsburgh Steelers, he got back into academics and at the time realized his passion for acting.