About Jim Foley
Lived 1914 – 1952 (aged 38). Jim Foley was an association football player.
Jim Foley (19 March 1914 – 14 October 1952) was an Irish footballer.
Foley was park of the Cork team that defeated St James's Gate FC in the 1934 FAI Cup final. He subsequently joined Celtic that summer however in his two seasons with Celtic he only made six first team appearances and was mostly the understudy to Joe Kennaway. He signed for Plymouth Argyle in December 1936.
Foley was capped seven times for the Irish Free State at senior level, between 1934 and 1936. He made his debut in a 4–4 draw with Belgium on 25 February 1934.
Honours FAI Cup: 3 Cork - 1934 Cork United - 1940–41, 1946–47
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Who was Jim Foley?
association football player (1914-1952)
When was Jim Foley born?
Jim Foley was born on 19 March 1914.
When did Jim Foley die?
Jim Foley died on 14 October 1952.
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Jim Foley was an association football player.
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