Jim O'Brien (American football)
James Eugene O'Brien (born February 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker and wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). O'Brien played for the Baltimore Colts from 1970 to 1972 and the Detroit Lions in 1973. O'Brien is best remembered for kicking the game-winning field goal in the final seconds of Super Bowl V, making him the first of only three placekickers to accomplish such a feat.
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| Position: | Placekicker / Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born: | February 2, 1947 El Paso, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Aiken (Cincinnati, Ohio) | ||||||||||
| College: | Cincinnati (1967-1969) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 | ||||||||||
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