Thomas William O'Brien (February 16, 1916 – November 17, 1955) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Akron Firestone Non-Skids in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 1.9 points per game.[1][3]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1916-02-16)February 16, 1916 New York |
Died | November 17, 1955(1955-11-17) (aged 39) El Paso, Texas |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Union Hill (Union City, New Jersey) |
College | George Washington (1935–1938) |
Position | Guard / Forward |
Career history | |
1938–1940 | Jersey Reds |
1939–1941 | Akron Firestone Non-Skids |
1941–1942 | Akron Shulan |
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O'Brien died on November 17, 1955 due to nephrosclerosis.[2]
Akron Firestone Non-Skids 1939–40 NBL champions | |
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