Tommy O'Brien (basketball)
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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1916 New York |
| Died | November 17, 1955 (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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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O'Brien died on November 17, 1955 due to nephrosclerosis.[2]
References
- "Tommy O'Brien NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- "Tommy O'Brien". Peach Basket Society. November 11, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- "Tommy O'Brien Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
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