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Personal

  • Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952 and 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
  • Had played on six pennant winning teams as of 1952.
  • Shows his nickname is Frank.
  • Got three for four, one a home run, in his first professional game.

Pre-professional career

  • Attended high school in Crockett, California.
  • Attended Saint Mary's College.
  • Was capitain of the baseball team in college.

Achievements

  • Tied the Hollywood team home run record with 40 in 1950.
  • Led the 1950 Pacific Coast League in home runs with 40.

Outside of baseball

  • Served in the U.S. Armed Forces in 1945.

Sources

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
  • "Red Sox Sign O'Brien of Gael Nine". Oakland Tribune, 1937-04-30.
  • 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
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