About Francis O'Brien
Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 80). Francis O'Brien was a New Zealand cricketer.
Francis Patrick O'Brien (11 February 1911 – 22 October 1991) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1932 to 1946 and for Northamptonshire in 1938 and 1939.
A hard-hitting, tall and elegant middle-order batsman, O'Brien was one of three New Zealanders in the Northamptonshire team in 1938 and 1939, alongside Ken James and Bill Merritt, but he was unable to carry his New Zealand form into county cricket, scoring only 1306 runs in 40 matches. In an innings victory over Otago in 1943-44 he scored 164 in four hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis O'Brien?
New Zealand cricketer (1911-1991)
When was Francis O'Brien born?
Francis O'Brien was born on 11 February 1911 in Christchurch.
When did Francis O'Brien die?
Francis O'Brien died on 22 October 1991 in Christchurch.
What was Francis O'Brien's occupation?
Francis O'Brien was a cricketer.
What nationality was Francis O'Brien?
Francis O'Brien was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis O'Brien (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis O'Brien. https://biography.guide/francis-o-brien-cricketer/
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