The O'Briens were selected in the 1953 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Hawks but were also standouts in baseball. Upon graduation, Eddie and Johnny opted for the diamond and played together in the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1953 to 1958. Eddie (1930–2014) was later the baseball coach and athletic director at SU.
The O'Briens were selected in the 1953 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Hawks but also excelled in baseball. Upon graduation, Eddie and Johnny chose to pursue a career in baseball and played together in the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1953 to 1958. Eddie (1930–2014) later became the baseball coach and athletic director at SU.