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Joe Williams (Irish footballer)

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Joseph Williams (4 November 1907 – 18 January 1987) was an Irish footballer.

A fullback, he joined Shamrock Rovers in 1934 from Bray Unknowns F.C. where he had played since 1929. During his time at Glenmalure Park he made the centre-half position his own.

Williams won one international cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team against Norway in a World Cup qualifier at the Ullevaal Stadion on 10 of October 1937.[1]

Williams had a benefit game at Dalymount Park on 10 April 1940.[2].

In March 1957, Williams was flown to the US to take part in a This Is Your Life special for Maureen O'Hara, as Williams was her favourite Rovers player. He presented her with an autographed soccer ball from the team.

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[1]
National team Year Apps Goals
Republic of Ireland 1937 1 0
Total 1 0

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Joe Williams". eu-football.info. Retrieved 31 March 2021.

Sources

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