The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award is an award presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame every three years to honor an individual who enhances baseball's positive image on society, who broadens the game's appeal, and whose integrity and dignity are comparable to the namesake of the award, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil

Buck O'Neil

John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was a first baseman and manager in the Negro American League, mostly with the Kansas City Monarchs. After his playing days, he worked as a scout, and became the first African American coach in Major League Baseball...

. There have been two recipients of the award since its inception in 2008.

History

In 2008, the Hall of Fame dedicated a life-size bronze statue of O'Neil in its museum. With the statue are a list of recipients of the award and a plaque that summarizes O'Neil's contributions to the game of baseball. A smaller statue is given to each honoree at the induction ceremony during Hall of Fame Weekend.

Awardees

Year	Honoree	Refs
2008
2011

External links

• Buck O'Neil Award. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum official website