Kevin O'Flanagan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Kevin O'Flanagan

Irish footballer

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1919

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 26-May-2006

Profession: physician, association football player, athletics competitor, rugby union player, Gaelic football player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Kevin O'Flanagan

  • Kevin Patrick O'Flanagan (10 June 1919 in Dublin, Ireland – 26 May 2006 in Dublin, Ireland), also referred to as Dr.
  • Kevin O'Flanagan, is an Irish former sportsman, physician and sports administrator.
  • An outstanding all-rounder, he represented his country at both soccer and rugby union.
  • He was also a noted sprinter and long jumper and as a youth played Gaelic football.
  • In his spare time he also played golf and tennis at a decent level.
  • O'Flanagan played soccer for among others, Bohemian and Arsenal, and as an international he played for both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI.
  • O'Flanagan also played rugby union for UCD, London Irish and Ireland. In 1946 he played rugby for Ireland against France and then played soccer for the IFA XI against Scotland seven days later.
  • His brother, Mick O'Flanagan, was also a notable sportsman and also represented Ireland at both soccer and rugby union.
  • On 30 September 1946 both brothers played together for the FAI XI against England.
  • A third brother, Charlie O'Flanagan, also played for Bohs. O'Flanagan subsequently became an Olympic official and served on the International Olympic Committee from 1976 to 1994.
  • On his retirement he was made an honorary lifetime member of IOC.
  • He died in a Dublin hospital in 2006, at the age of 86, after being admitted for heart problems.

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