Steve O'Neal
For other people with similar names, see Steve O'Neill (disambiguation).
| Date of birth: | February 4, 1946 |
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| Place of birth: | Hearne, Texas |
Career information | |
| Position(s): |
Punter Wide receiver |
| College: | Texas A&M |
| NFL Draft: | 1969 / Round: 13 / Pick: 21 |
Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1969 1970-1972 1973 |
New York Jets (AFL) New York Jets New Orleans Saints |
Career stats | |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Dr.Steve O'Neal (born February 4, 1946 in Hearne, Texas) is a former American football punter and a wide receiver. O'Neal is best known for kicking a 98 yard punt during the American Football League game between the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos on September 21, 1969. This punt set the record for the longest punt in American Football League and professional football history.[1] He has been a dentist practicing in Bryan, Texas for many years.
Professional football career
O'Neal was drafted in the 13th round, pick 21 of the 1969 Common Draft by the AFL's New York Jets.[2]