Ed O'Brien of the Famed O'Brien Brothers Passed Away

Ironmanfan

Eddie O'Brien, 83; who with brother Johnny, were the only set of twins to play together in the same major league infield. Both were signed as bonus babies by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1953 and went straight to the majors after being two-sport stars at the University of Seattle.

As a personal aside, just two years ago I met both O'Brien brothers at a Ripken Aspire Gala Banquet and they both were kind enough to sign my '54 Topps card (which I have since had slabbed by PSA/DNA):

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RIP Eddie (and thank you!)

IMF

Piggs

Here's a very short story my station did on the death of Eddie O'brien. Met him a few times and was always gracious. Feel bad for his brother and family. RIP Mr. O'brien.



Eddie O'brien Obit- KOMO TV

Stingray

Had that card at one time, thought it was the coolest thing to have twins on one card.

Ironmanfan

<< <i>Here's a very short story my station did on the death of Eddie O'brien. Met him a few times and was always gracious. Feel bad for his brother and family. RIP Mr. O'brien.



Eddie O'brien Obit- KOMO TV >>



never knew that at the Univ of Seattle, they beat the Harlem Globetrotters

Thanks for the Link

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mcolney1

The story mentioned how he got at least one card a week in the mail for an autograph. He'd sign it then walk it down to his brother to sign too. I met him on a few occasion and just a class act!

Probstein123

I always thought that was a cool card