| Interment Location | Visited | Sequence in Graves I Have Visited |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | June 7, 2021 | 1st Basketball Hall Enshrinee visited |
Fast Facts
Born: July 7, 1917 in Springfield, Massachusetts
Spouse: Elva Brassard O’Brien (m. 1945-1990)
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party
Served in Cabinet of: Lyndon B. Johnson
Cabinet Position: Postmaster General (1965-1968)
Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 1991
Died: September 28, 1990 in Manhattan, New York, New York
Cause of Death: Complications of Cancer
Age: 73
Interment: St. Michael’s Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts
"The eggheads want the candidate to win on his own terms - to defy the party and interest groups. The egghead thinks it's worthwhile to be defeated. I think it's worthwhile to be elected."
- Larry O'Brien
in a 1988 interview
Sources Consulted and Further Reading
Krebs, Albin. “Lawrence O’Brien, Democrat, Dies at 73.” New York Times. September 29, 1990. https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/29/obituaries/lawrence-o-brien-democrat-dies-at-73.html.
