Jim English
Athlete
1932 – 2008
Who was Jim English?
James "Jim" English was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Wexford senior team.
English joined the team during the 1951 championship and subsequently became a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1964 championship. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medals. In 1956 English captained the team to the All-Ireland title.
At club level English enjoyed a successful career with Rathnure in Wexford and later with Erin's Own in Carlow. He won numerous club championship winners' medals in both codes.
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- Born
- Oct 1, 1932
County Wexford - Lived in
- County Wexford
- Died
- Feb 23, 2008
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on July 23, 2013
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