About Jack O'Brien
Lived 1887 – 1959 (aged 71). Jack O'Brien was an australian rules football player.
Jack O'Brien (25 September 1887 – 8 March 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A premiership player in his debut season, O'Brien played from the back pocket in Essendon's 1912 VFL Grand Final triumph. He was also used as a follower and returned to his original club South Ballarat for the second half of the 1913 season. After playing at Fitzroy in 1917 and 1918, O'Brien crossed to Northcote in 1919.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack O'Brien?
Australian rules footballer, born 1887
When was Jack O'Brien born?
Jack O'Brien was born on 25 September 1887.
When did Jack O'Brien die?
Jack O'Brien died on 8 March 1959.
What was Jack O'Brien's occupation?
Jack O'Brien was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack O'Brien (footballer, born 1887)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack O'Brien. https://biography.guide/jack-o-brien-australian-rules-football-player-1887/
MLA: "Jack O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-o-brien-australian-rules-football-player-1887/.
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