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Jimmy Collins (footballer, born 1923)
Jimmy Collins (born 1923) was an Irish goalkeeper during the 1940s and 1950s.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Collins | ||
| Date of birth | 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1944–1945 | Bohemians | ||
| 1945–1948 | Shamrock Rovers | 18 | (0) |
| 1948–1952 | Botanic | ||
| 1952–1957 | St Patrick's Athletic | 50 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1946–1954 | League of Ireland XI | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Collins played for Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers during his career in the League of Ireland and was goalkeeper in the 1945 Bohemian Inter City Cup winning team against Belfast Celtic at Dalymount Park.
He earned three League of Ireland XI caps while at Milltown in the 1940s. Played for St Patrick's Athletic in the 1950s.
His uncle Frank Collins played for Celtic and his brother Paddy also played for Pats. His brother-in-law was St Patrick's Athletic stalwart Harry Boland.
Honours edit
- FAI Cup
- Shamrock Rovers - 1948
- Inter City Cup: 3
- Bohemians - 1945
- Shamrock Rovers - 1946, 1947
- Dublin City Cup
- Shamrock Rovers - 1947/48
Sources edit
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)