About Con O'Brien
Lived 1898 – 1993 (aged 95). Con O'Brien was an American american football player and police officer.
Cornelius F. O'Brien (May 8, 1898 – December 1, 1993) was a professional American football and police officer. He played professionally as a Tackle in the American Professional Football Association (AFPA)—now known as the National Football League (NFL)—in 1921 with the New York Brickley Giants and in first American Football League (AFL) with the Boston Bulldogs in 1926.
O'Brien was born in Boston and played college football at Boston College. He also played at St. John's University in 1923. O'Brien served in the United States Army during World War I. He was a member of the Boston Police Department for 45 years. He reached the rank of captain before retiring in 1966. O'Brien died on December 1, 1993, of congestive heart failure, New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Con O'Brien?
American football player (1898-1993)
When was Con O'Brien born?
Con O'Brien was born on 8 May 1898 in Boston.
When did Con O'Brien die?
Con O'Brien died on 1 December 1993 in Stoneham.
What was Con O'Brien's occupation?
Con O'Brien was an american football player and police officer.
What nationality was Con O'Brien?
Con O'Brien was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Con O'Brien (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Con O'Brien. https://biography.guide/con-o-brien/
MLA: "Con O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/con-o-brien/.
Chicago: "Con O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/con-o-brien/.
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