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George Cummins

1931 – 2009

Irish footballer

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About George Cummins

Lived 1931 – 2009 (aged 78). George Cummins was an Irish association football player.

The Republic of Ireland national football team had a match in Sweden against the Sweden national team in May 1960 – players of the team from left to right, standing; Seamus Dunne, Noel Dwyer, Charlie Hurley. Michael McGrath, Pat Saward; crouched: Joe Haverty, George Cummins, Dermot Curtis, Ronnie Nolan, Ambrose "Amby" Fogarty and Fionan "Paddy" Fagan. George Cummins (12 March 1931 – 29 November 2009) was an Irish professional footballer.

Cummins was an inside forward who played for St. Patrick's Athletic (prior to their joining the League of Ireland) before joining Everton in October 1950. He made just 24 appearances for the Merseyside club and didn't score before moving on to Luton Town in 1953. He went on to become one of Luton's best players over the next eight years, scoring 21 goals in 184 games and playing for them in the 1959 FA Cup Final.

After leaving Luton, Cummins later played for Cambridge City and Hull City.

At international level, Cummins won 19 caps for the Republic of Ireland, scoring five goals. His international debut was on 28 October 1953 in a 4–0 win over Luxembourg at Dalymount Park in a World Cup qualifier. In his second game for his country he scored the winner against the same opposition.

Honours Luton Town FA Cup runner-up: 1958–59

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Cummins?

Irish footballer (1931-2009)

When was George Cummins born?

George Cummins was born on 12 March 1931 in Dublin.

When did George Cummins die?

George Cummins died on 29 November 2009 in Southport.

What was George Cummins's occupation?

George Cummins was an association football player.

What nationality was George Cummins?

George Cummins was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Cummins

· Wikidata: Q5538270

· DBpedia: George Cummins (footballer)

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