Larry O'Brien

Larry O'Brien
3rd Commissioner of the NBA
In office June 1, 1975 – January 31, 1984
Preceded by	J. Walter Kennedy
Succeeded by	David Stern
Chair of the Democratic National Committee
In office March 5, 1970 – July 14, 1972
Preceded by	Fred R. Harris
Succeeded by	Jean Westwood
In office August 30, 1968 – January 14, 1969
Preceded by	John Moran Bailey
Succeeded by	Fred R. Harris
57th United States Postmaster General
In office November 3, 1965 – April 10, 1968
President	Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded by	John A. Gronouski
Succeeded by	W. Marvin Watson
White House Director of Legislative Affairs
In office January 20, 1961 – November 3, 1965
President	John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded by	Bryce Harlow
Succeeded by	Barefoot Sanders (1967)
Personal details
Born	Lawrence Francis O'Brien Jr. (1917-07-07)July 7, 1917 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 28, 1990(1990-09-28) (aged 73) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elva Brassard ​ (m. 1945)​
Children	1
Education	Northeastern University (LLB)

Lawrence Francis O'Brien Jr. (July 7, 1917 – September 28, 1990) was an American politician and basketball leader.