About James Delea
Lived 1868 – 1950 (aged 81–82). James Delea was a hurler.
James Delea (1868 - 10 July 1950) was an Irish hurler who played as a forward for the Cork senior team. He was born in Wales.
Delea made his first appearance for the team during the 1891 championship and was a regular member of the starting seventeen until his retirement after the 1897 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and two Munster medals.
At club level Delea won multiple county club championship medals with Blackrock.
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Who was James Delea?
Irish hurler (1868–1950)
When was James Delea born?
James Delea was born in 1868 in Blackrock.
When did James Delea die?
James Delea died on 10 July 1950.
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James Delea was a hurler.
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