About Bill Gannon
Lived 1901 – 1967 (aged 65). Bill Gannon was a gaelic football player.
William "Squires" Gannon (28 April 1901 – 6 March 1967) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Kildare senior team.
Regarded as one of Kildare's greatest-ever players, Gannon was a regular member of the starting fifteen during the team's golden age of the 1920s. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and four Leinster medals. An All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions, Gannon captained the team to the All-Ireland title in 1928.
At club level, Gannon was a three-time county club championship medalist with the Round Towers team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Gannon?
Irish Gaelic footballer
When was Bill Gannon born?
Bill Gannon was born on 28 April 1901 in Newbridge.
When did Bill Gannon die?
Bill Gannon died on 6 March 1967 in Kildare.
What was Bill Gannon's occupation?
Bill Gannon was a gaelic football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Gannon (Gaelic footballer)
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