Richard N. Cabela
Richard N. Cabela | |
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| Born | Richard Neil Cabela October 8, 1936 Chappell, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 2014 (aged 77) Sidney, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Other names | Dick Cabela |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Cabela's co-founder |
Richard Neil "Dick" Cabela (October 8, 1936 – February 17, 2014) was an American entrepreneur, best known as a co-founder of Cabela's, a leading outfitter of outdoor sporting and recreational goods. He stated that his business was inspired by his bout with polio and a deep love of hunting and fishing. He was also described as "a vocal supporter of the National Rifle Association of America" and a hunter who decorated his home with taxidermic wildlife.