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| Native name | Séamus Mac Daibhéid (Irish) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 October 1921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 20 November 1988 (aged 67) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Soldier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Hurling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Right corner-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Devitt (11 October 1921 – 20 November 1988)[1] was an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Tipperary senior team.[2]
Devitt joined the team during the 1945 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1950 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal, one Munster medal and one National Hurling League medal.[3][4] At club level Devitt enjoyed a lengthy career with Cashel King Cormacs GAA.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ John Coffey – Oldest Living All Ireland Winner turns 100
- ^ "Jim Devitt". Séamus J. King website. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "County profile: Tipperary". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Munster Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
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