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Jock O'Brien (footballer born 1909)

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Full name
  
Jock O'Brien

Years
  
Club

Died
  
14 March 1985

Date of birth
  
24 January 1909

1932–1934
  
Essendon

Date of death
  
14 March 1985(1985-03-14) (aged 76)

Original team
  
Williamstown Football Club

Jock O'Brien (24 January 1909 – 14 March 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

O'Brien played his junior football for Essendon but was recruited from Williamstown. He was used as wingman and rover. He won the award for Essendon's "best first year player" in 1932 but after two more seasons had to retire, due to work commitments.

He was the elder brother of North Melbourne captain Dally O'Brien.

References

Jock O'Brien (footballer born 1909) Wikipedia