About Gail O'Brien
Lived 1911 – 1978 (aged 66). Gail O'Brien was an American american football player.
Joseph Gail O'Brien (November 14, 1911 – July 7, 1978) was an American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. After retiring from professional football, O'Brien became the offensive line coach at Loyola University of Los Angeles—now known as Loyola Marymount University—in 1946, under head coach Tony DeLellis.
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Who was Gail O'Brien?
American footballer (1911-1978)
When was Gail O'Brien born?
Gail O'Brien was born on 14 November 1911 in Cheyenne.
When did Gail O'Brien die?
Gail O'Brien died on 7 July 1978 in Los Angeles County.
What was Gail O'Brien's occupation?
Gail O'Brien was an american football player.
What nationality was Gail O'Brien?
Gail O'Brien was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gail O'Brien. https://biography.guide/gail-o-brien/
MLA: "Gail O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gail-o-brien/.
Chicago: "Gail O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gail-o-brien/.
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