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Fran O'Brien

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Position: OL
Date of Birth: April 17, 1936
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 253 lbs
First Team: CLE (1959)
Last Team: PIT (1968)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Fran O'Brien - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: April 17, 1936
Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)

Career Timeline

  • Cleveland Browns (CLE) - 1959
  • Washington Redskins (WAS) - 1960-1961
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) - 1962-1968

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Fran O'Brien began his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns in 1959, where he contributed to the team's offensive line.
  • He played two seasons with the Washington Redskins, participating in games that helped him further develop his skills as an offensive lineman.
  • O'Brien spent the majority of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played from 1962 until his retirement in 1968.
  • Throughout his career, O'Brien was known for his toughness and reliability on the offensive line, key attributes for any successful NFL team.

Legacy

Fran O'Brien may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, but he played a vital role in the teams he was a part of, particularly in the trenches where games are often won or lost. His contributions to the offensive lines of the Browns, Redskins, and Steelers are a testament to the importance of solid offensive linemen in the NFL.

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