• James Michael "Jake" O'Donnell (born January 25, 1937, in Philadelphia) is a former sports official who worked as a National Basketball Association (NBA)...
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    Roseann O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American comedian, television producer, actress, author, and television personality. She began her comedy...
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  • minutes. This was the first championship series game officiated by Jake O'Donnell, who was precluded from working playoff games during his first four...
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  • Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana Attendance: 11,380 Referees: Jim Clark, Jack Madden, Jake O'Donnell...
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    Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan Attendance: 18,403 Referees: Jake O'Donnell, Ed Rush...
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  • Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia Attendance: 14,472 Referees: Mike Mathis, Bill Oakes, Jake O'Donnell...
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    Darell Garretson, Jack Madden and Jake O'Donnell. Garretson and Madden retired after the 1994 Finals, while O'Donnell worked the 1994–95 season, but did...
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  • Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attendance: 18,168 Referees: Jess Kersey, Jack Madden, Jake O'Donnell...
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  • Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 14,890 Referees: Ed Middleton, Jake O'Donnell, Eddie F. Rush...
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  • Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 14,890 Referees: No. 14 Jack Madden No. 11 Jake O'Donnell...
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    Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio Attendance: 20,273 Referees: Hugh Evans, Jack Madden, Jake O'Donnell...
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  • Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 14,890 Referees: Jake O'Donnell, Ed Middleton, Jack Nies...
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    Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 14,890 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 9 John Vanak...
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  • game was Randy Smith, who scored 27 points. The game was officiated by Jake O'Donnell and Jim Capers. Billy Cunningham, head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers...
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    Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois Attendance: 18,676 Referees: Joe Forte, Ron Garretson, Jake O'Donnell...
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  • Kingdome, Seattle, Washington Attendance: 14,071 Referees: Jake O'Donnell, Wally Rooney...
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    The Forum, Inglewood, California Attendance: 17,505 Referees: No. 7 Joe Gushue No. 11 Jake O'Donnell...
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    America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona Attendance: 19,023 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 17 Joey Crawford No. 14 Jack Madden...
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  • Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas Attendance: 25,235 Referees: Joe Forte, Jake O'Donnell, Derrick Stafford...
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  • The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attendance: 18,364 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 25 Hugh Evans...
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    Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 20 Jess Kersey No. 13 Mike Mathis...
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    Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan Attendance: 34,276 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 14 Jack Madden...
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    The Forum, Inglewood, California Attendance: 17,505 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 25 Hugh Evans...
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    The Summit, Houston, Texas Attendance: 16,016 Referees: No. 17 Joe Crawford No. 11 Jake O'Donnell...
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    Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois Attendance: 18,676 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 42 Hue Hollins No. 27 Dick Bavetta...
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  • Following the referee lockout, legendary official Jake O'Donnell retired after 27 seasons (1968–95). O'Donnell, who also was an American League umpire from...
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  • Boston Garden, Boston Attendance: 15,320 Referees: No. 11 Jake O'Donnell No. 4 Ed T. Rush...
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    league record for most games officiated that was previously held by Jake O'Donnell. Bavetta said the secret to his longevity was "wearing five pairs of...
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    Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 14,890 Referees: Jake O'Donnell, Ed Middleton...
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  • Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland Attendance: 19,035 Referees: No. 7 Joe Gushue No. 11 Jake O'Donnell...
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