Cal Poly Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1987
Richard O'Neill is a 1948 graduate of Cal Poly's College of Agriculture and was a unique, warm and generous individual who supported Cal Poly Athletics for over three decades.
He was instrumental in helping stabilize Cal Poly athletic funding. His personal and financial commitment to athletics was the catalyst for the birth and success of Supporters of Mustang Athletic Teams (SUMAT). His efforts have allowed the Cal Poly athletic program to double scholarships during the late 1970s and most of the 1980s. Richard has long been a loyal supporter of many of Cal Poly's programs. He was a member of the SUMAT Board of Directors and of the President's RoundTable.
Richard, who passed away in 2010, and his wife Donna resided in San Juan Capistrano. He was a successful land developer, restaurateur, and horse breeder. He also served as the Democratic Party state chairman from 1976-1981.
