Jim Spellissy
Irish hurler
About Jim Spellissy
Lived 1896 – 1969 (aged 73).
James Spellissy (9 May 1896 – 24 June 1969) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with Ennis Dalcassians, and also lined out at inter-county level with the Clare senior hurling team.
Career
Spellissy first played hurling in his local area with the Ennis Dalcassians club. During a successful period for the club, he was part of the Clare SHC-winning teams in 1914 and 1915. By that stage, Spellissy was already playing for the Clare senior hurling team after impressing in a series of challenge games. He won a Munster SHC medal in 1914, before later lining out in Clare's defeat of Laois in the 1914 All-Ireland final.
Death
Spellissy died on 24 June 1969, at the age of 73.
Honours
Ennis Dalcassians Clare Senior Hurling Championship: 1914, 1915
Clare All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1914 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1914
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Spellissy?
Irish hurler (1897–1969)
When was Jim Spellissy born?
Jim Spellissy was born on 9 May 1896.
When did Jim Spellissy die?
Jim Spellissy died on 24 June 1969.
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