About Jack Gargan
Lived 1918 – 1991 (aged 72–73). Jack Gargan was a hurler.
John Gargan (8 November 1918 – 1991) was an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Kilkenny and Dublin senior teams.
Gargan made his first appearance for the Kilkenny team during the 1939 championship and was a regular on the inter-county scene until his retirement from Dublin after the 1947 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and four Leinster medals.
At club level Gargan enjoyed successful spells with Éire Óg and Faughs.
Gargan's father, Matt, won six All-Ireland medals with Kilkenny between 1907 and 1913, while his nephew, Frank Cogan, won an All-Ireland medal in football with Cork in 1973.
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Who was Jack Gargan?
Irish hurler
When was Jack Gargan born?
Jack Gargan was born in 1918 in Kilkenny.
When did Jack Gargan die?
Jack Gargan died in 1991.
What was Jack Gargan's occupation?
Jack Gargan was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Gargan (hurler)
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