About Maynard O'Brien
Lived 1907 – 1990 (aged 83). Maynard O'Brien was an American head coach and american football coach.
Maynard "Pat" O'Brien (January 12, 1907 – March 16, 1990) was an American college football coach. He was the 13th head football coach at Eastern Illinois State College—now known as Eastern Illinois University—in Charleston, Illinois, serving for nine seasons, from 1946 to 1950 and 1952 to 1955, and compiling a record of 27–50–1.
O'Brien Field was named in Maynard O'Brien's honor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maynard O'Brien?
American football coach
When was Maynard O'Brien born?
Maynard O'Brien was born on 12 January 1907.
When did Maynard O'Brien die?
Maynard O'Brien died on 16 March 1990 in Charleston.
What was Maynard O'Brien's occupation?
Maynard O'Brien was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was Maynard O'Brien?
Maynard O'Brien was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maynard O'Brien. https://biography.guide/maynard-o-brien/
MLA: "Maynard O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maynard-o-brien/.
Chicago: "Maynard O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maynard-o-brien/.
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