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Bob O'Brien

1927 – 2008

American basketball player

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About Bob O'Brien

Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 81). Bob O'Brien was an American basketball player.

Robert Lee O'Brien (January 26, 1927 – September 19, 2008) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball Association of America for the Philadelphia Warriors and St. Louis Bombers. O'Brien also played in the American Basketball League and Professional Basketball League of America.

BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 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 2.1Career 46 .206 .466 .2 1.8

Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948 Philadelphia 9 .237 .667 .3 3.1Career 9 .237 .667 .3 3.1

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Important facts

Born
26 January 1927
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 September 2008, Castle Pines
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Westport High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob O'Brien?

American basketball player (1927–2008)

When was Bob O'Brien born?

Bob O'Brien was born on 26 January 1927.

When did Bob O'Brien die?

Bob O'Brien died on 19 September 2008 in Castle Pines.

What was Bob O'Brien's occupation?

Bob O'Brien was a basketball player.

What nationality was Bob O'Brien?

Bob O'Brien was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob O'Brien

· Wikidata: Q1584364

· DBpedia: Bob O'Brien (basketball)

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