Obie O'Neal
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BornJune 17, 1925
Union County, North Carolina, U.S.
Union County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 1994 (aged 68)
Dougherty, Georgia, U.S.
Dougherty, Georgia, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 17, 1925 Union County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 1994 (aged 68) Dougherty, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bluefield State College West Virginia University |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| ? | Bluefield State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1951–1967 | Albany State |
| Men's basketball | |
| 1951–1958 | Albany State |
| Women's basketball | |
| 1991 | Albany State (interim HC) |
| Track and field | |
| 1951–? | Albany State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1951–? | Albany State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 79–57–10 (football) |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 6 SEAC (1955, 1957, 1959–1960, 1962, 1966) | |
Obie Washington O'Neal Jr. (June 17, 1925 – January 31, 1994)[1] was an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for Albany State College—now known as Albany State University—from 1951 to 1967.[2][3] He also served stints as the head coach for the school's men's and women's basketball team and the track and field team.[4][5]
O'Neal was the athletic director for Albany State throughout his tenure.[4][6] He also served the chairman of the college's department of health and physical education.[7][8]
