Bernard Richard O'Brien (14 May 1909 – 9 January 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Family
His brother, Walter Joseph O'Brien (1907-1983), also played for Footscray.[2]
Football
A Railways recruit, O'Brien played 18 games for Footscray in 1929 and 1930, his first stint at the club.[3]
In 1931 he played for Carlton.
In 1932 he was captain-coach of Yinnar.[3][4]
He returned to Footscray in 1933 and brought up his 100th league game in his only league appearance in 1938.[3]
O'Brien, who represented Victoria twice in 1937, left Footscray in 1939 to coach Horsham.[5]
Death
He died at his residence in Footscray, Victoria on 9 January 1955.[6]
Notes
- ^ "Bernie O'Brien". Blueseum.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ a b c AFL Tables: Bernie OBrien
- ^ Morwell Advertiser, "Football – South Gippsland Assn – Yinnar v. Boolarra", 20 May 1932, p.10.
- ^ The Horsham Times, "New Coach Takes Charge", 28 April 1939, p.3.
- ^ Deaths: O'Brien, The Argus, (Monday, 10 January 1955), p.13.
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