Harvey J. "Harry" O'Brien was the fifth head college football

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 coach for The Citadel Bulldogs located in Charleston, South Carolina

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 and he held that position for five seasons, from 1916 until 1921. His career coaching record at The Citadel was 14 wins, 15 losses, and 4 ties. This ranks him 12th at The Citadel in total wins and 11th at The Citadel in winning percentage

Harry also coached college basketball

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 for The Citadel for two seasons during World War I

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. He finished with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses.

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