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Profile
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| | Year: | 2018
| | First: | Larry
| | Last: | O'Brien
| | Home: | Omaha
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This Omaha Rummel graduate excelled both as a player and a coach. Attending Indian Hills Community College he played for Pat Dougherty, the HOF coach. Dougherty recognized his strong arm and Larry became a pitcher, throwing over 100 mph fastballs. He was drafted #2 overall by the White Sox in the winter draft, #30 by the Expo's in the summer draft and #39 by the Reds. He signed with the Reds and played with Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench. Quite a crew! After his playing career, he scouted for the White Sox, Braves, Reds, and Astros. His love of baseball led him to coach at Iowa Western for several years. From 1990-2000, Larry coached Roncalli's Legion program and led them to five state tourney appearances, winning two state championships. What a great promoter of baseball in our state! |
