Jack Hehir

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Jack Hehir was an Irish soccer player during the first two decades of the 20th century.

Hehir kept goal for the amateur Bohemians during the early century, [1] winning Leinster Senior Cup medals along the way. However his greatest success was appearing in goal in Bohemians' 1908 Irish Cup winning team when they defeated Shelbourne after a replay. Jack played alongside the likes of Richard Hooper, Ned Brookes and Johnny McDonnell during his time at Dalymount Park.

Hehir represented Ireland once, in 1910. [2]

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References

  1. Bohemian FC match programme, 16 December 1988
  2. Jack Hehir at National-Football-Teams.com