About Paddy Sheriff
Lived 1926 – 1990 (aged 64). Paddy Sheriff was an Irish basketball player.
Paddy Sheriff (15 October 1926 – 27 November 1990) was an Irish basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
In 1990, he died in a road traffic incident along with his son Padraig at Gneevebawn Hill near Tyrrellspass, County Westmeath, while driving to Dublin from Galway.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy Sheriff?
Irish basketball player
When was Paddy Sheriff born?
Paddy Sheriff was born on 15 October 1926 in Dublin.
When did Paddy Sheriff die?
Paddy Sheriff died on 27 November 1990 in Mullingar.
What was Paddy Sheriff's occupation?
Paddy Sheriff was a basketball player.
What nationality was Paddy Sheriff?
Paddy Sheriff was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Sheriff. https://biography.guide/paddy-sheriff/
MLA: "Paddy Sheriff." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-sheriff/.
Chicago: "Paddy Sheriff." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-sheriff/.
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