About Danny Flanagan
Lived 1924 – 2019 (aged 94–95). Danny Flanagan was an Irish association football player.
Daniel Christopher Flanagan (24 November 1924 – January 2019), also known as Donal Flanagan, was an Irish amateur footballer who played as a centre forward. He was also a sprinter and rugby union player.
Football career Born in Dublin, Flanagan played for St James's Gate, Dundalk, Huddersfield Town, Notts County, Shelbourne, Manchester City and Bradford City.
He scored a hat-trick on his League of Ireland debut for St James's Gate at the age of 18.
Other sports Flanagan was also a sprinter, and in 1943 won the national titles at 60, 100 and 220 yards, and was runner-up in the 440 years to his brother Brendan. He was also an amateur rugby player who played for Bective Rangers.
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Who was Danny Flanagan?
Irish association football player
When was Danny Flanagan born?
Danny Flanagan was born on 24 November 1924 in Dublin.
When did Danny Flanagan die?
Danny Flanagan died in 2019.
What was Danny Flanagan's occupation?
Danny Flanagan was an association football player.
What nationality was Danny Flanagan?
Danny Flanagan was Irish.
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