Bob O'Brien (basketball)

Robert Lee O'Brien (January 26, 1927 – September 19, 2008) was an American professional basketball player.^[1] He played in the Basketball Association of America for the Philadelphia Warriors and St. Louis Bombers.^[1] O'Brien also played in the American Basketball League and Professional Basketball League of America.

Bob O'Brien

O'Brien at Pepperdine in 1944
Personal information
Born	(1927-01-26)January 26, 1927
Died	September 19, 2008(2008-09-19) (aged 81) Castle Pines, Colorado
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Westport (Westport, Missouri)
College	Pepperdine (1944–1945)
Position	Forward
Number	7, 3
Career history
1947	Kansas City Blues
1947	Elizabeth Braves
1947–1948	Philadelphia Warriors
1948–1949	St. Louis Bombers
1949	Hartford Hurricanes
1949	Carbondale Aces
1950–1951	Pottsville Packers
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

BAA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	FG%	Field-goal percentage
FT%	Free-throw percentage	APG	Assists per game
PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1947–48	Philadelphia	22	.210	.577	.0	2.2
1948–49	Philadelphia	16	.156	.357	.5	.9
1948–49	St. Louis	8	.278	.389	.1	2.1
Career		46	.206	.466	.2	1.8

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1948	Philadelphia	9	.237	.667	.3	3.1
Career		9	.237	.667	.3	3.1