Career History of Davey O'Brien

Name: Davey O'Brien
Date of Birth: June 22, 1917
Position: Quarterback
Teams Played For: Philadelphia Eagles (PHI)

Career Overview

Davey O'Brien was a talented quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles during the late 1930s. His professional career spanned two seasons, from 1939 to 1940.

Professional Career

• Team: Philadelphia Eagles
• Years Active: 1939-1940
• Games Played: 15 (regular season)
• Passing Yards: 1,039 yards
• Touchdowns: 7
• Interceptions: 10

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Davey O'Brien was known for his strong passing arm and quick decision-making ability on the field.
• He was part of a transformative era in football, contributing to the early development of the quarterback position in the NFL.
• Although he played a short career, he left a mark during his time with the Eagles as a reliable player under center.

Post-Career

After his playing career, Davey O'Brien's contributions to the game were somewhat overshadowed by the more famous players of his time, but he remains a part of NFL history as one of the early quarterbacks in the league.

Davey O'Brien passed away on September 8, 2005, but his legacy endures among fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL history.