John O'Keeffe (Cork hurler)

John O'Keeffe
Personal information
Native name
Seán Ó Caoimh (Irish)
Born20 June 1895
Died25 October 1973 (aged 78)
OccupationLabourer
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Sport
SportHurling
PositionMidfield
Club
Years Club
Carrigtwohill
Club titles
Cork titles 1
Inter-county
Years County Apps (scores)
1919-1924
Cork 11 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 1

John O'Keeffe (20 June 1895 – 25 October 1973) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.

O'Keeffe made his first appearance for the team during the 1919 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1924 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and two Munster medals.[1][2]

At club level O'Keeffe was a one-time county championship medalist with Carrigtwohill.

O'Keeffe's father, Paddy, also played with Cork and won an All-Ireland medal in 1893. They were the first father and son combination to achieve the distinction of capturing All-Ireland winners' medals.

References

  1. ^ "Cork GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 16 February 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2012.