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Bill Dillon

1905 – 1979

Gaelic football player

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Lived 1905 – 1979 (aged 73). Bill Dillon was a gaelic football player.

Bill Dillon (1 June 1905 – 23 May 1979) was an Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Dingle and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1937 until 1941. Dillon captained Kerry to a third consecutive All-Ireland title in 1941.

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Who was Bill Dillon?

Gaelic football player (1905-1979)

When was Bill Dillon born?

Bill Dillon was born on 1 June 1905 in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

When did Bill Dillon die?

Bill Dillon died on 23 May 1979.

What was Bill Dillon's occupation?

Bill Dillon was a gaelic football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Dillon

· Wikidata: Q4908771

· DBpedia: Bill Dillon (footballer)

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