O'Brien James S., 1922-
Variant namesEmerald Isle Classic, football game.
The Emerald Isle Classic was played in Dublin, Ireland between the Boston College and West Point Academy ("Army") teams in November 1988. Boston College won the game, beating Army 38 to 24. The game was the first major NCAA game in Europe. Although originally conceived as an annual event, limited attendance in 1989 caused it to be discontinued.
James S. O'Brien, football player and Boston College alumnus.
O'Brien earned his degree from Boston College's College of Business Administration (1960). While a student, he played football and was considered an exceptional offensive and defensive tackle. He continued to play professionally, but his career was shortened by injuries. O'Brien was the primarily organizer of the Emerald Isle Classic.
From the description of James O'Brien collection of Emerald Isle Classic material, 1986-1991. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 646434404
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| creatorOf | United States. Army. War College (Washington, D.C.). Historical Section. Reports of the United States Army War College, Historical Section [manuscript] May-June, 1943. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| creatorOf | O'Brien, James S. James O'Brien collection of Emerald Isle Classic material, 1986-1991. | Boston College. John J. Burns Library |
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| associatedWith | Boston College | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Briscoe, Ben. | person |
| associatedWith | Emerald Isle Classic (Football game) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Flynn, William J. (William James), 1915-1997. | person |
| associatedWith | Heckler, Margaret. | person |
| associatedWith | Monan, J. Donald. | person |
| associatedWith | Ullrich, Carl. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. War College (Washington, D.C.). Historical Section. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States Military Academy | corporateBody |
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| Ireland | |||
| Dublin (Ireland) |
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| Football |
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Birth 1922
