Jim O'Brien (American football)

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Jim O'Brien
Date of birth:	February 2, 1947 (1947-02-02) (age 61)
Place of birth:	El Paso, Texas, United States
Career information
Position(s):	Kicker / Wide Receiver
College:	Cincinnati
NFL Draft:	1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
Organizations
As player:
1970-1972 1973	Baltimore Colts Detroit Lions
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Jim O'Brien (born February 2, 1947 in El Paso, Texas) was a placekicker for the Baltimore Colts from 1970 to 1972 and the Detroit Lions in 1973. He also played wide receiver, catching the bulk of his career passes during the 1972 season while still performing his kicking duties. His short career was less than stellar, posting a 55.6 percentage making 60 of 108 field goal attempts. His shining moment came in Super Bowl V where he kicked a field goal with nine seconds remaining in the game to give the Baltimore Colts the victory over the Dallas Cowboys 16-13.

O'Brien attended the University of Cincinnati.

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