About Ralph O'Brien
Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 90). Ralph O'Brien was an American basketball player.
Ralph E. "Buckshot" O'Brien (April 8, 1928 – August 22, 2018) was an American professional basketball player.
A 5'9" point guard from Butler University, O'Brien played two seasons (1951–1953) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Indianapolis Olympians and Baltimore Bullets. He averaged 7.1 points per game in his NBA career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph O'Brien?
American basketball player (1928-2018)
When was Ralph O'Brien born?
Ralph O'Brien was born on 8 April 1928.
When did Ralph O'Brien die?
Ralph O'Brien died on 22 August 2018 in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
What was Ralph O'Brien's occupation?
Ralph O'Brien was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ralph O'Brien?
Ralph O'Brien was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph O'Brien. https://biography.guide/ralph-o-brien/
MLA: "Ralph O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-o-brien/.
Chicago: "Ralph O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-o-brien/.
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