About Norman Allen
Lived 1928 – 2021 (aged 92–93). Norman Allen was an Irish hurler and gaelic football player.
Norman Allen (21 July 1928 – 26 November 2021 ) was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer. After beginning his playing career at club level with St Vincents, he later became a dual player at inter-county level with Dublin. A mainstay on both senior teams during the early 1950s, Allen won Leinster Championship medals in both codes; however, All-Ireland Championship success eluded him. Ahead of the 1955 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final, Allen was a casualty to appendicitis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norman Allen?
Irish hurler and Gaelic football player
When was Norman Allen born?
Norman Allen was born on 21 July 1928.
When did Norman Allen die?
Norman Allen died in 2021.
What was Norman Allen's occupation?
Norman Allen was a hurler and gaelic football player.
What nationality was Norman Allen?
Norman Allen was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Norman Allen (dual player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norman Allen. https://biography.guide/norman-allen/
MLA: "Norman Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/norman-allen/.
Chicago: "Norman Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/norman-allen/.
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