About Jack Darcy
Lived 1898 – 1972 (aged 73). Jack Darcy was a hurler.
John Francis Darcy (23 June 1898 – 28 January 1972) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Tipperary senior team.
Darcy made his first appearance for the team during the 1922 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1926 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and three Munster medals.
At club level Darcy played with Nenagh Éire Óg.
His brother Mick was also an All-Ireland winner with Tipperary.
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Who was Jack Darcy?
Irish hurler (1898-1972)
When was Jack Darcy born?
Jack Darcy was born on 23 June 1898 in Nenagh.
When did Jack Darcy die?
Jack Darcy died on 28 January 1972.
What was Jack Darcy's occupation?
Jack Darcy was a hurler.
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