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Tom O'Brien'51
- Tom O'Brien was captain of the 1949-50 squad and is the uncle
of fellow BC great Jim O'Brien '71.
- The elder O'Brien was a top player of the Al McClellan era,
an inspiring leader, an aggressive defender and rebounder,
and a favorite of his coaches. O'Brien was a team player who made everyone on his team better.
- A three-time All-New England selection, he led the team in assists for three years and twice ranked second in scoring.
- Served as 1949-50 team captain; missed his final year with a back injury.
- Inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall
of Fame in 1971.
