About Bernie O'Brien
Lived 1909 – 1955 (aged 45). Bernie O'Brien was an Australian australian rules football player.
Bernard Richard O'Brien (14 May 1909 – 9 January 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family His brother, Walter Joseph O'Brien (1907-1983), also played for Footscray.
Football A Railways recruit, O'Brien played 18 games for Footscray in 1929 and 1930, his first stint at the club.
In 1931 he played for Carlton.
In 1932 he was captain-coach of Yinnar.
He returned to Footscray in 1933 and brought up his 100th league game in his only league appearance in 1938.
Death He died at his residence in Footscray, Victoria on 9 January 1955.
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Who was Bernie O'Brien?
Australian footballer
When was Bernie O'Brien born?
Bernie O'Brien was born on 14 May 1909 in Footscray.
When did Bernie O'Brien die?
Bernie O'Brien died on 9 January 1955 in Footscray.
What was Bernie O'Brien's occupation?
Bernie O'Brien was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bernie O'Brien?
Bernie O'Brien was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernie O'Brien. https://biography.guide/bernie-o-brien/
MLA: "Bernie O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernie-o-brien/.
Chicago: "Bernie O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bernie-o-brien/.
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