Summary
Eddie Gannon (3 January 1921 – 31 July 1989) was an Irish professional footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Gannon | ||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1921 | ||
| Date of death | 27 November 2006 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Shelbourne | |||
| Distillery | |||
| Shelbourne | |||
| Notts County | |||
| Sheffield Wednesday | |||
| Shelbourne | |||
| Transport F.C. | |||
| International career | |||
| 1948–1955 | Republic of Ireland | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He began his career in his native city with Shelbourne before transferring to Distillery then back to Shelbourne before signing for Notts County in August 1946.
He made a big impression in Nottingham and was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in March 1949.
After a successful career, Eddie returned to Shelbourne where he acted as player manager from 1955 until 1957 [1].
Signed for Transport F.C. in February 1957 [2].
He also won 14 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team, his first appearance coming on 5 December 1948 in a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. He played for the Republic of Ireland between 1948 and 1955
His nephew Mick Gannon was later capped by his country as well.
External links edit
- Eddie Gannon at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database