Robert Lee O'Brien (January 26, 1927 – September 19, 2008) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played in the Basketball Association of America for the Philadelphia Warriors and St. Louis Bombers.[1] O'Brien also played in the American Basketball League and Professional Basketball League of America.
![]() O'Brien at Pepperdine in 1944 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1927-01-26)January 26, 1927 |
Died | September 19, 2008(2008-09-19) (aged 81) Castle Pines, Colorado |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Westport (Westport, Missouri) |
College | Pepperdine (1944–1945) |
Position | Forward |
Number | 7, 3 |
Career history | |
1947 | Kansas City Blues |
1947 | Elizabeth Braves |
1947–1948 | Philadelphia Warriors |
1948–1949 | St. Louis Bombers |
1949 | Hartford Hurricanes |
1949 | Carbondale Aces |
1950–1951 | Pottsville Packers |
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Legend | |||||
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GP | Games played | FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||
FT% | Free-throw percentage | APG | Assists per game | ||
PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high | ||
Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
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1947–48 | Philadelphia | 22 | .210 | .577 | .0 | 2.2 |
1948–49 | Philadelphia | 16 | .156 | .357 | .5 | .9 |
1948–49 | St. Louis | 8 | .278 | .389 | .1 | 2.1 |
Career | 46 | .206 | .466 | .2 | 1.8 | |
Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
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1948 | Philadelphia | 9 | .237 | .667 | .3 | 3.1 |
Career | 9 | .237 | .667 | .3 | 3.1 | |
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