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John Tobin

b. 1952

Irish Gaelic football player and manager

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Born 1952. John Tobin is an Irish gaelic football player and coach.

John Tobin (born 1952) is an Irish former Gaelic football manager and player. His league and championship career at senior level with the Galway county team spanned twelve seasons from 1971 until 1983. Tobin served as manager of the team from 1989 until 1993 before taking charge of Roscommon from 2000 to 2001.

Honours Player Tuam Stars Galway Senior Football Championship (1): 1984

Galway Connacht Senior Football Championship (5): 1973, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1983 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship (1): 1970 Connacht Minor Football Championship (1): 1970 All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship (1): 1972 Connacht Under-21 Football Championship (1): 1972

Individual All Star Football Award (1): 1974

Manager Roscommon Connacht Senior Football Championship (1): 2001

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Important facts

Born
1952, Tuam
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Gaelic football player, coach
Nationality
Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Tobin?

Irish Gaelic football player and manager

When was John Tobin born?

John Tobin was born in 1952 in Tuam.

What is John Tobin's occupation?

John Tobin is a gaelic football player and coach.

What nationality is John Tobin?

John Tobin is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Tobin

· Wikidata: Q27917121

· DBpedia: John Tobin (Gaelic footballer)

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