Dick O'Neal

Basketball player and dentist

Dick O'Neal - Basketball player and dentist
Born

September 7th, 1935
89 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. Had a successful professional career, playing in the NBA and ABA. Also pursued a career in dentistry after retiring from basketball. Contributed to the sport through coaching and mentorship.

Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

Played for the Kentucky Colonels

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