About George O'Brien
Lived 1889 – 1966 (aged 76). George O'Brien was an American baseball player and basketball coach.
George Joseph O'Brien (November 4, 1889 – March 24, 1966) was an American professional baseball player and college sports coach and administrator. He played Major League Baseball as a catcher for the St. Louis Browns in . O'Brien later coached and served as athletic director at Mount Union College—now known as the University of Mount Union—in Alliance, Ohio.
Head coaching record Football
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George O'Brien?
American Major League Baseball catcher (1889-1966)
When was George O'Brien born?
George O'Brien was born on 4 November 1889 in Cleveland.
When did George O'Brien die?
George O'Brien died on 24 March 1966 in Columbus.
What was George O'Brien's occupation?
George O'Brien was a baseball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was George O'Brien?
George O'Brien was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George O'Brien (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George O'Brien. https://biography.guide/george-o-brien-baseball-player/
MLA: "George O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-o-brien-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "George O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-o-brien-baseball-player/.
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