About Richard Neal
Lived 1947 – 1983 (aged 35). Richard Neal was an American american football player.
Richard Neal (September 27, 1947 - April 3, 1983) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets. Neal played college football at Southern University. He was traded along with Delles Howell from the Saints to the Jets for a pair of 1973 picks in the second and third rounds (51st and 66th overall–Steve Baumgartner and Pete Van Valkenburg respectively) on January 29, 1973. He died of heart failure at the age of 35 in St. Louis. He was on a business trip for his company at his death.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Neal?
American football player (1947-1983)
When was Richard Neal born?
Richard Neal was born on 2 September 1947 in Minden.
When did Richard Neal die?
Richard Neal died on 5 April 1983 in St. Louis.
What was Richard Neal's occupation?
Richard Neal was an american football player.
What nationality was Richard Neal?
Richard Neal was American.
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· DBpedia: Richard Neal (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Neal. https://biography.guide/richard-neal/
MLA: "Richard Neal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-neal/.
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