Willie Hayes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Willie Hayes

Irish footballer

Date of Birth: 30-Mar-1928

Place of Birth: Limerick, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Aries

William John Hayes, also referred to as Willie Hayes or Billy Hayes, (30 March 1928 – August 2014) was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Limerick, Torquay United, Ellesmere Port and Wrexham. As an international, Hayes also played for Ireland.
Hayes was 21 when he made his one and only appearance for Ireland on April 24, 1949 in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium at Dalymount Park.
His team mates on the day included Johnny Carey, Con Martin, Billy Walsh, Jackie O'Driscoll and Paddy Coad.
Although a goalkeeper he was only 5 ft 9 inches tall.
Another William Hayes also played for Ireland during the 1940s.