Sammy McCrory
Northern Irish footballer
About Sammy McCrory
Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 86). Sammy McCrory was a British association football player and association football coach.
International career He earned a cap for Northern Ireland in 1957, scoring in a 3–2 victory over England, and at the age of 33 was at that time the side's oldest post-World War II debutant. He was also part of the 1958 FIFA World Cup squad although he did not feature at the tournament.
Honours Linfield Irish Cup: 1944–45, 1945–46 Gold Cup: 1944–45
Swansea Town Third Division South: 1948–49
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Who was Sammy McCrory?
Northern Irish footballer (1924-2011)
When was Sammy McCrory born?
Sammy McCrory was born on 11 October 1924 in Belfast.
When did Sammy McCrory die?
Sammy McCrory died on 4 May 2011 in Donaghadee.
What was Sammy McCrory's occupation?
Sammy McCrory was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Sammy McCrory?
Sammy McCrory was British.
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