John O'Brien (basketball, born 1888), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John O'Brien (basketball, born 1888)

American basketball referee and administrator

Date of Birth: 04-Nov-1888

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-Dec-1967

Profession: referee

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About John O'Brien (basketball, born 1888)

  • John J.
  • O'Brien (born November 4, 1888 – December 9, 1967) was an American basketball referee and administrator.
  • Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was involved in organizing several early professional basketball leagues.
  • In 1925, he founded Metropolitan Basketball League, which featured Original Celtics.
  • From 1928 to 1953 he was an executive with American Basketball League, serving as president and, later, as chairman of the board.
  • He was enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1961.

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