William Gleeson (hurler, fl. 1880s)

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William Gleeson was an Irish sportsperson in the 1880s. Born in Cork he played hurling with the Tower St. club that won the senior county championship in 1888. As a result of this Gleeson became the first man to captain a team representing Cork in the Munster Championship. [1] Unfortunately, the 1888 championship was never completed owing to a Gaelic Athletic Association tour to the United States.

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References

  1. "Senior Hurling. 1888 Cork". Munster GAA. 29 May 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
Preceded by
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Cork Senior Hurling Captain
1888
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