Fran O'Brien (American football)
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. | April 17, 1936||||
Died: | October 21, 1999 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 63)||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Holyoke (MA) | ||||
College: | Michigan State | ||||
NFL draft: | 1959 / Round: 3 / Pick: 35 | ||||
Career history | |||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Francis Joseph O'Brien (April 17, 1936 – October 21, 1999) was an
Washington Redskins (1960–66) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1966–68). He played college football at Michigan State University
.
Early life
O'Brien was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where attended Holyoke High School.[1]
College career
O'Brien attended and played college football at Michigan State University.
Professional career
O'Brien was selected in the third round (35th overall) of the
Washington Redskins and played for Washington from 1960 to 1966. In 1966, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
, where he played for three seasons.
Restaurant business
After retiring from football, O'Brien owned and operated restaurants in
Washington, D. C., and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.[1]
Personal life
O'Brien married to his wife, Elizabeth, in 1965 and they had two children. He died on October 21, 1999, of a
Washington, D. C.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Fran O'Brien, 63, former Redskin known for bay area restaurants". The Baltimore Sun. October 26, 1999. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- O'Brien's Steakhouse