Larry O'Brien

Lawrence Francis OBrien, Jr. (July 7, 1917 – September 28, 1990) was one of the United States Democratic Partys leading electoral strategists for more than two decades. He served as Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson.He also served as commissioner of the National Basketball Association from 1975 to 1984. The NBA Championship Trophy is named after him. OBrien, son of Irish immigrants, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. When he was not working in politics, OBrien managed his familys real estate and worked in public relations.

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