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Jimmy Morris (hurler)

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Jimmy Morris
Personal information
Irish name Séamus Ó Muiris
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born 1897
Gort, County Galway, Ireland
Occupation Telegraph messenger
Club(s)
Years Club
Gort
Club titles
Galway titles 2
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1923-1924
Galway
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands 1

James "Jimmy" Morris (born 14 September 1896) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Galway senior team.

Morris was a key member of the Galway team during the 1920s, particularly during the successful 1923 championship. That year he won an All-Ireland medal as Galway captured the title for the first time ever.[1]

Morris also enjoyed a successful club career with Gort, winning two county championship medals.

References

  1. ^ "County profile: Galway". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 30 April 2011.