Jack Anthony (hurler)

John Redmond "Jack" Anthony (13 August 1885 - 6 November 1964) was an Irish hurler who played in numerous positions for the Kilkenny senior team.

Jack Anthony
Personal information
Irish name Seán Antaine
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born 13 August 1885
Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland
Died 6 November 1964 (aged 79)
Piltown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Occupation Businessman
Club(s)
Years Club
Piltown
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1904-1907
Kilkenny
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 3
All-Irelands 3

Anthony made his first appearance for the team during the 1904 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen for the next three seasons until his retirement after the 1907 championship. During that time he won three All-Ireland medal and three Leinster medals.[1][2]

At club level Anthony enjoyed a lengthy career with Piltown.

References

  1. "Kilkenny GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  2. "Leinster Senior Hurling Finalists" (PDF). Leinster GAA website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2012.


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