Jim O'Brien (Tipperary hurler)

Jim "Hawk" O'Brien was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.

Born in Thurles, County Tipperary, O'Brien first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Tipperary senior team. He made his senior debut during the 1904 championship. O'Brien went on to play a key role for the team over the next decade, and won two All-Ireland medals and three Munster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level O'Brien was a six-time championship medallist with Thurles.

His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1912 championship.

Team

 * Thurles
 * Tipperary Senior Club Hurling Championship (6) 1904, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1911


 * Tipperary
 * All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1906, 1908
 * Munster Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1906, 1908, 1909