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William Glen

1903 – 1981

Irish football player

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Lived 1903 – 1981 (aged 77). William Glen was an Irish association football player.

William Glen (18 July 1903 – 29 May 1981) was an Irish footballer.

He joined Shamrock Rovers in their maiden season in League of Ireland football in 1922 and went on to spend fifteen years at Glenmalure Park winning everything the domestic game had to offer.

Sacky played in the official opening of the Milltown ground on the 19 September 1926 against Belfast Celtic F.C.

He played in a record ten FAI Cup finals plus four replays. His first was in 1922 when Rovers lost to St James's Gate F.C. and his last was in the 1939 final replay when he scored the only goal for Shelbourne against Sligo Rovers. Along with Johnny Fullam he shares the record for most winners' medals.

He won eight caps for the Irish Free State making his debut on the 23 April 1927 in Ireland's first ever home game at Lansdowne Road and captaining his country in his last four caps in 1935 and 1936.

He was part of the team that went unbeaten in 1924/25 and 1926/27 and scored a total of 32 league goals for the Hoops. He earned two League of Ireland XI caps in 1930.

Glen had three benefit games in his honour, one of which was at Dalymount Park in May 1937.

Honours League of Ireland: 4 Shamrock Rovers - 1922–23, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1931–32 FAI Cup: 8 Shamrock Rovers - 1925, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1936 Shelbourne - 1939 League of Ireland Shield: 5 Shamrock Rovers - 1924/25, 1926/27, 1931/32, 1932/33, 1934/35 Leinster Senior Cup: 5 Shamrock Rovers - 1923, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1933 Leinster Senior League: 1 Shamrock Rovers - 1921–22

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Sacky Glen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Glen?

Irish football player (1903-1981)

When was William Glen born?

William Glen was born on 28 July 1903 in Dublin.

When did William Glen die?

William Glen died on 29 May 1981 in Dublin.

What was William Glen's occupation?

William Glen was an association football player.

What nationality was William Glen?

William Glen was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Glen

· Wikidata: Q8009921

· DBpedia: William Glen (footballer)

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