Iggy Jones
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Iggy Jones was a Tyrone
Gaelic football
er who is now considered one of the greats of Tyrone football. He was part of the breakthrough Tyrone team that won back-to-back Ulster Championships
in 1956 and 1957 - they hadn't previously won a chmapionship prior to that. He also represented Ireland in an exhibition series versus the combined Universities.
His main asset was his ability to solo run at great length, before setting up a team mate, or scoring himself. Along with players such as Frankie Donnelly
, he was one of the first generation of Tyrone players to make an impact on the All-Ireland
stage.
He was listed by Eoghan Corry
, in his book, 'The GAA Book of Lists,' as one of eleven great players never to win an All-Ireland crown.
He first made his name as a schoolboy in the first ever Hogan Cup
final - an unorthodox place for a player to cement a reputation. He was playing for St. Patrick's, Armagh, against St. Jarliath's, Tuam. His personal scoring tally was 3-4, out of Armagh's 3-12, inspiring them to a four point victory.
His mark on the school's competition has been rewarded by having the MacRory Cup
matches' Man of the Match
award named after him.
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
er who is now considered one of the greats of Tyrone football. He was part of the breakthrough Tyrone team that won back-to-back Ulster Championships
Ulster Senior Football Championship
For information on this years competition, see Ulster Senior Football Championship 2011-2010 Draw:-2009 Draw:-2008 Draw:-Top winners:* All-Ireland winning years in bold.-Roll of honour:Notes:* 1907 No final result in records...
in 1956 and 1957 - they hadn't previously won a chmapionship prior to that. He also represented Ireland in an exhibition series versus the combined Universities.
His main asset was his ability to solo run at great length, before setting up a team mate, or scoring himself. Along with players such as Frankie Donnelly
Frankie Donnelly
Frankie Donnelly was a Tyrone Gaelic footballer, who was part of Tyrone's breakthrough era in the mid-fifties, claiming two Ulster Championships in a row, with Donnelly being Ulster's top scorer in both those years....
, he was one of the first generation of Tyrone players to make an impact on the All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
stage.
He was listed by Eoghan Corry
Eoghan Corry
Eoghan Corry is an Irish columnist, travel writer, author of sports history, and founding story-editor of the Gaelic Athletic Association Museum at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland. Since 2002 he has edited Ireland's biggest circulation travel publication, Travel Extra, and is a regular commentator on...
, in his book, 'The GAA Book of Lists,' as one of eleven great players never to win an All-Ireland crown.
He first made his name as a schoolboy in the first ever Hogan Cup
Hogan Cup
The Hogan Cup 1946-48 & 1957-) is the cup presented to the winners of the colleges All-Ireland "A" senior football championship, the top level Gaelic football championship for secondary schools in Ireland. The competition itself is regularly referred to by reference to the trophy's name.St...
final - an unorthodox place for a player to cement a reputation. He was playing for St. Patrick's, Armagh, against St. Jarliath's, Tuam. His personal scoring tally was 3-4, out of Armagh's 3-12, inspiring them to a four point victory.
His mark on the school's competition has been rewarded by having the MacRory Cup
MacRory Cup
The MacRory Cup is an inter-college Gaelic football tournament in Ulster. It is staged every year with the stipulation that players must be under eighteen-and-a-half at the start of the tournament...
matches' Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
award named after him.
External links
- “GAA book of Lists”, Hodder Headline, 20052005 in literatureThe year 2005 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February 25 - Canada Reads selects Rockbound by Frank Parker Day as the novel to be read across the nation....
, ISBN 0-340-89695-7