Tim O'Keefe
Timothy James O'Keefe (or O'Keeffe) (1910 – 1943) was a Republic of Ireland international footballer. Born in Cork O'Keefe began his career with Cork F.C. in 1930 before moving to Waterford in 1936. During his time with Waterford he became an integral part of the team that won the FAI Cup in 1937, scoring in every round, including the winning goal in the final against St James's Gate.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Timothy James O'Keefe | ||
| Date of birth | 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 11 September 1943 | ||
| Place of death | Cork, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Outside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1930–1936 | Cork | ||
| 1936–1938 | Waterford United | ||
| 1938–1939 | Hibernian[1] | 4 | (0) |
| 1938–1939 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | ||
| 1939–1941 | Waterford United | ||
| 1942 | Limerick | ||
| 1942–43 | Cork United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1934–1938 | Republic of Ireland | 3[2] | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
O'Keefe was capped three times for the Republic of Ireland at senior level. His debut was in a 4–4 home draw with Belgium in 1934.[2] He also won caps against Czechoslovakia and Poland in 1938.
O'Keefe died at age 33 in the Bon Secours hospital in Cork; his death was caused by cancer.[3]
References
- "O'Keefe, Timothy". Fitba Stats. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- "Ireland's International Players". fai.ie.
- Ryan & Burke, Sean & Stephen (1987). The book of Irish goalscorers. Irish soccer co-op. p. 89. ASIN B004OJMQMI.
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