Dave O'Brien (American football)

David Hyde O'Brien (born June 13, 1941) is a former American football tackle, defensive tackle, and guard who played college football for Boston College and professional football for the Minnesota Vikings (1963–1964), New York Giants (1965), and St. Louis Cardinals (1966–1967).

Dave O'Brien

No. 74, 68, 52
Position:	Tackle, defensive tackle, guard
Personal information
Born:	(1941-06-13) June 13, 1941 (age 84) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:	Watertown (MA)
College:	Boston College
NFL draft:	1963: 18th round, 142nd pick
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (1963–1964) New York Giants (1965) St. Louis Cardinals (1966–1967)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, O'Brien attended Watertown High School and then played college football as a tackle for Boston College from 1959 to 1962.^[1][2]

Professional football

He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 13th round (171st overall pick) of the 1963 NFL draft. He played professional football for the Minnesota Vikings (1963–1964), New York Giants (1965), and St. Louis Cardinals (1966–1967). He appeared in a total of 60 NFL games.^[3]