About Joe Rooney
Lived 1917 – 1941 (aged 24). Joe Rooney was an association football player.
Personal life Rooney served as a private in the Gloucestershire Regiment during the Second World War. Deployed to Northern Ireland in late 1940, Rooney signed for Portadown in December 1940, but is not known to have appeared for the team. He was killed on 5 May 1941 during the Belfast Blitz and was buried at Walker (Christ Church) Churchyard.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Rooney?
English footballer (1917-1941)
When was Joe Rooney born?
Joe Rooney was born on 2 February 1917 in Walker.
When did Joe Rooney die?
Joe Rooney died on 5 May 1941 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
What was Joe Rooney's occupation?
Joe Rooney was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Rooney (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Rooney. https://biography.guide/joe-rooney-association-football-player/
MLA: "Joe Rooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-rooney-association-football-player/.
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