Sport Gaelic football Ulster titles ? Position Right full forward All-Irelands 2 | Years Club Name Joe Stafford Years County Role Singer | |
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Died July 16, 2008, Century City, California, United States Parents Anna Stafford, Grover Cleveland Stafford Albums Jo + Jazz, Once Over Lightly, Ski Trails, Getting Sentimental over Tom, Starring Jo Stafford | ||
Joe Stafford was a Gaelic footballer for Cavan.
Playing career
Stafford played at right full forward and was a prolific goalscorer for Cavan in the 40's. He is 9th in All-time top Ulster goalscorers chart. His goal was crucial in securing Cavan's famous victory in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final in Polo Grounds, New York in 1947. He helped Cavan retain the title the following year against Co. Mayo. He also won a National Football League medal in 1949/50 season. Joe Stafford was the first man to be sent off in an All-Ireland final. He had been ordered off with fifteen minutes left in the 1943 All-Ireland final against Roscommon.
References
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