Jimmy Rackard
Irish hurler (1925–1985
About Jimmy Rackard
Lived 1925 – 1985 (aged 59).
James Joseph Rackard (5 October 1925 – 19 June 1985) was an Irish hurler. At club level, he played with Rathnure and at inter-county level with the Wexford senior hurling team.
Career
Rackard first played hurling at club level with Rathnure. He was part of the Rathnure teams that won Wexford SHC titles in 1948 and 1950. These victories brought him to the attention of the Wexford senior hurling team selectors and he soon joined his brothers – Nicky, Bobby and Billy - on the team. Rackard won a Leinster SHC as goalkeeper in 1951, following a 3–12 to 4–03 win over Laois in the final. He was dropped from the team for the subsequent All-Ireland SHC final defeat by Tipperary.
Death
Rackard died on 19 June 1985, at the age of 59.
Honours
Rathnure Wexford Senior Hurling Championship: 1948, 1950
Wexford Leinster Senior Hurling Championship: 1951
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Who was Jimmy Rackard?
Irish hurler (1925–1985
When was Jimmy Rackard born?
Jimmy Rackard was born on 5 October 1925.
When did Jimmy Rackard die?
Jimmy Rackard died on 19 June 1985.
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