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James Franklin Oldham, better known as Jim O'Brien (November 20, 1939 – September 25, 1983), was an American newscaster. He was a member of the WPVI-TV Channel 6 Action News team, which became the highest-rated television news team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley region during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
James Eugene O'Brien (born February 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker and wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). O'Brien played for the Baltimore Colts from 1970 to 1972 and the Detroit Lions in 1973.
O'Brien was the head coach of the Boston Celtics from 2001 – 2004, replacing Rick Pitino. He worked to rebuild the struggling Celtics and led them twice to the playoffs.
Feb 8, 2024 · When Jim O’Brien of the Baltimore Colts won the 1971 Super Bowl with a 32-yard field goal, it looked very different compared to when Adam Vinatieri won Super Bowls XXXVI and...
Sep 25, 2018 · Through the sheer power of personality, the 6ABC Action News weatherman connected with millions of viewers in the Delaware Valley. And even 35 years after his death in a skydiving accident on Sept...
Oct 5, 2023 · James O’Brien assumed his role as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs on October 5, 2023. Ambassador O’Brien served as Sanctions Coordinator at the State Department beginning in April 2022.
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Famer Jim O'Brien was known to Philadelphia as "the weather guy" on the 6 pm and 11 pm daily "Action News" newscasts on WPVI-TV. However, we was also the anchor on the 12 noon and 5 pm newscasts. At 5 pm, he co-anchored with Broadcast Pioneers member Marc Howard.
Jim O’Brien loved riding his motorcycle and enjoyed skydiving. An experienced jumper with 813 jumps to his credit, he died shortly after noon (12:20 pm) on Sunday, September 25, 1983 in a skydiving accident in New Hanover, Montgomery County.
Pittsburgh Sports Author, Jim O'Brien, has endless stories covering the best to ever do it nationally and in Pittsburgh. From football, to baseball, to basketball and boxing, he's seen countless...
May 23, 2023 · O’Brien went on to be a high school All-America and signed with Boston College, where he played for two legends, Bob Cousy and Chuck Daly. As a senior, he set the BC record for...
