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Jimmy Collins (footballer, born 1923)

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Jimmy Collins
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

Jimmy Collins (born 1923) was an Irish goalkeeper during the 1940s and 1950s.

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.

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Sources

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  • The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)