George Ormsby
Irish Gaelic footballer
About George Ormsby
Lived 1913 – 1965 (aged 52).
George Ormsby (19 February 1913 – 1 September 1965) was an Irish Gaelic footballer. His championship career at senior level with the Mayo county team lasted ten seasons from 1932 until 1941.
Ormsby made his senior debut for Mayo during the 1932 championship and quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen. Over the course of the following decade he enjoyed much success, the highlight being in 1936 when he won an All-Ireland medal. Ormsby also won five Connacht medals and seven National Football League medals.
Honours Mayo All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 1936 Connacht Senior Football Championship (5): 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1939 National Football League (7): 1933-34, 1934-35, 1935-36, 1936-37, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1940-41
Connacht Railway Cup (2): 1934, 1936
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Ormsby?
Irish Gaelic footballer (1913-1965)
When was George Ormsby born?
George Ormsby was born on 19 February 1913 in Ballina.
When did George Ormsby die?
George Ormsby died on 1 September 1965.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Ormsby (Gaelic footballer)
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