About Jack Young
Lived 1887 – 1965 (aged 77). Jack Young was a gaelic football player and hurler.
John "Jack" Young (20 October 1887 – 9 February 1965) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder at senior level for the Cork county team.
Young made his first appearance for the team during the 1911 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen for just two championship seasons. During that time he won a set of All-Ireland and Munster winners' medals.
At club level Young began his career with Doheny's before later winning two county championship medals with Nils in Cork city. He also played hurling with the St Finbarr's club.
Young was the patriarch of a famous Gaelic games family in Cork. His sons, Éamonn and Jim, were All-Ireland medalists in football and hurling respectively.
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Who was Jack Young?
Gaelic footballer
When was Jack Young born?
Jack Young was born on 20 October 1887 in Dunmanway.
When did Jack Young die?
Jack Young died on 9 February 1965.
What was Jack Young's occupation?
Jack Young was a gaelic football player and hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Young (Gaelic footballer)
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