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Willie Griffin

1922 – 1983

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About Willie Griffin

Lived 1922 – 1983 (aged 60–61). Willie Griffin was a hurler.

William Griffin (21 June 1922 – 16 March 1983) was an Irish hurler who played for club side Shanballymore and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team.

Career

A member of the Shanballymore club, Griffin enjoyed his first club success in 1942 when he was part of the County Junior Championship-winning team. He later claimed two County Intermediate Championship titles. Griffin earned a call-up to the Cork senior hurling team for the 1951 Munster Championship and made his debut at midfield in a defeat of Clare. He won a Munster Championship medal as a reserve in 1952, before claiming an All-Ireland title on the field of play after a defeat of Dublin in the 1952 final.

Personal life and death

Although born in Shanballymore, County Cork, Griffin spent most of his adult life working as a farmer in nearby Killavullen. He died at St. Colman's Hospital in Mallow on 16 March 1983.

Honours

Shanballymore Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship: 1943, 1951 Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1942

Cork All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1952 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1952

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1983
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willie Griffin?

hurler

When was Willie Griffin born?

Willie Griffin was born on 21 June 1922 in Shanballymore.

When did Willie Griffin die?

Willie Griffin died in 1983.

What was Willie Griffin's occupation?

Willie Griffin was a hurler.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Griffin

· Wikidata: Q8021540

· DBpedia: Willie Griffin

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