John Keogh (born 1 November 1940 in Finglas, Dublin) is an Irish former professional football player who played as a full back in the 1960s.
He started his footballing career with Stella Maris. They won the Dublin District Schoolboys League Under 14, 15, 16 & 17. Keogh was captain for the last two seasons. They also won the All-Ireland Under 15 title. His club mate at Stella Maris, Johnny Giles, went on to play with Manchester United, while Keogh was invited for trials at Chelsea but returned home after a couple of months.
He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1958, where he made nine appearances in European competition. He made his debut in a Dublin City Cup game on 16 August 1959 .
"I received a telegram in work from Tom Scully, the Shamrock Rovers secretary, on the day of the game to be at Dalymount at 7pm that evening with my boots and shin-guards. I drove to out to Milltown from Finglas where I lived, but the place was locked up and there was no one there, so I had to climb over the wall, break in the door, grab my boots and climb out over the wall again. I stripped off in Dalymount and after a few minutes Theo Foley, who had been doubtful from the start, went down injured, and I was sent on and played very well."
Keogh shared his testimonial with Pat Courtney in May 1967 .
In January 1968, Keogh joined Cork Celtic F.C. for two seasons and lined up against his former club in the 1969 FAI Cup final. Alas, in his last final appearance he scored an own goal in a 1-1- draw. And the Milltown club won the replay 4-1.
In 1969, he joined Dundalk for his last two seasons.
He received an Eircom Legend of Irish Football Award at halftime during the World Cup qualifier game against Armenia at Croke Park on Wednesday 14 October 2009.
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