About Jock O'Brien
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 84). Jock O'Brien was an australian rules football player.
John Francis O'Brien (19 September 1937 – 10 May 2022) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
O'Brien, a centreman, made 16 appearances for North Melbourne in the 1959 VFL season and played a further 10 games in 1960. He spent most of the 1961 season in the reserves and won the Gardiner Medal.
After leaving North Melbourne, O'Brien played for North West Football Union (NWFU) club Ulverstone before transferring to Central District Football Club, taking part in their inaugural South Australian National Football League (SANFL) season in 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jock O'Brien?
Australian rules footballer b1937
When was Jock O'Brien born?
Jock O'Brien was born on 19 September 1937.
When did Jock O'Brien die?
Jock O'Brien died on 10 May 2022.
What was Jock O'Brien's occupation?
Jock O'Brien was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jock O'Brien (footballer, born 1937)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock O'Brien. https://biography.guide/jock-o-brien/
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