About Tommy O'Brien
Lived 1916 – 1955 (aged 39). Tommy O'Brien was an American basketball player.
Thomas William O'Brien (February 16, 1916 – November 17, 1955) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Akron Firestone Non-Skids in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 1.9 points per game.
O'Brien died on November 17, 1955, due to nephrosclerosis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy O'Brien?
American basketball player
When was Tommy O'Brien born?
Tommy O'Brien was born on 16 February 1916 in New York.
When did Tommy O'Brien die?
Tommy O'Brien died on 17 November 1955 in El Paso.
What was Tommy O'Brien's occupation?
Tommy O'Brien was a basketball player.
What nationality was Tommy O'Brien?
Tommy O'Brien was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy O'Brien (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy O'Brien. https://biography.guide/tommy-o-brien-basketball-player/
MLA: "Tommy O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-o-brien-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Tommy O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tommy-o-brien-basketball-player/.
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