About Jack O'Brien
Lived 1873 – 1933 (aged 60). Jack O'Brien was an American baseball player.
John Joseph O'Brien (February 5, 1873 – June 10, 1933) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. Between 1899 and , O'Brien played with the Washington Senators in the National League, and for the Washington Senators (1901), Cleveland Blues (1901), and Boston Americans (1903) of the American League. A native of Watervliet, New York, he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
O'Brien spent part of two seasons with the Washington teams and Cleveland before moving to Boston. His most productive season came in 1899 as a rookie, he posted hit .282 and reached career-highs in home runs (6), RBI (51), runs (68), stolen bases (17) and games played (127). But he is best remembered as the first player to pinch-hit in a World Series game, when he struck out for Boston catcher Lou Criger in the 9th inning of Game One of the 1903 series against Pittsburgh. He was a .259 hitter in 326 games, including nine home runs with 133 RBI and 171 runs.
O'Brien died his homeland of Watervliet at the age of 60.
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Who was Jack O'Brien?
American baseball player (1873-1933)
When was Jack O'Brien born?
Jack O'Brien was born on 5 February 1873 in Watervliet.
When did Jack O'Brien die?
Jack O'Brien died on 10 June 1933 in Watervliet.
What was Jack O'Brien's occupation?
Jack O'Brien was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack O'Brien?
Jack O'Brien was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack O'Brien (outfielder)
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