Jim Smith (Cavan Gaelic footballer)

James Smith (7 May 1901 – 20 July 1970) was an Irish Gaelic footballer. His championship career at senior level with the Cavan county team spanned nineteen years from 1918 until 1937.[1]

Jim Smith
Personal information
Irish name Séamus Mac Gabhann
Sport Gaelic football
Position Centre-back
Born 7 May 1901
Killinkere, County Cavan, Ireland
Died 20 July 1970 (aged 69)
Stoneybatter, Dublin, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Occupation Garda Síochána
Club(s)
Years Club
Virginia Blues
Garda
Club titles
Cavan titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1918–1937
Cavan
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 13
All-Irelands 2

Honours

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Virginia Blues
Cavan

References

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  1. ^ "The Great Jim Smith from Killinkere". Hogan Stand. 28 February 2005. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
Achievements
Preceded by All-Ireland SFC
winning captain

1933
Succeeded by
Mick Higgins
(Galway)