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William Mooney

1890 – 1967

Irish cricketer

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About William Mooney

Lived 1890 – 1967 (aged 76). William Mooney was a military personnel and cricketer.

William McCartan Joseph Mooney (5 October 1890 – 11 September 1967) was an Irish first-class cricketer.

Born at Blanchardstown, Mooney received his education in England at Beaumont College, before going up to Brasenose College, Oxford. At Oxford, Mooney was a member of several university societies, such as the University Athletics Club. He made his debut in first-class cricket on the tour, playing two first-class matches against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia at Haverford and Philadelphia. He later played a first-class match for Ireland against Scotland at Dublin in 1912. He served in the British Army during World War I, serving with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, where he reached the rank of captain. He died at Dublin in September 1967.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Brasenose College
Also known as
William McCartan Joseph Mooney

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Mooney's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Mooney?

Irish cricketer (1890-1967)

When was William Mooney born?

William Mooney was born on 5 October 1890 in Blanchardstown.

When did William Mooney die?

William Mooney died on 11 September 1967 in Dublin.

What was William Mooney's occupation?

William Mooney was a military personnel and cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Mooney

· Wikidata: Q60750407

· DBpedia: William Mooney (cricketer)

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