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O'Neill Sportswear company history timeline

1918

The first O’Neills size 5 footballs were produced in 1918 by Charles O’Neill & Co., a company founded from Charles’ family home on Dublin’s Capel Street.

1952

Jack O’Neill opens the first surf shop in 1952 off The Great Highway, San Francisco.

1955

In 1955, following the passing of his father, Paul O’Neill took stewardship of the company.

1959

In 1959, Jack opened his first surfing shop in Santa Cruz at the entrance to Cowell Beach.

1996

In 1996, Jack O’Neill founded the non-profit O’Neill Sea Odyssey.

2013

A commemorative plaque and a temporary mural were put up near the old Surf Shop location and a dedication even was held in the parking lot for Cowell Beach in March 2013.

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