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