Irish name Seán Ó Cuív Position Midfield Occupation Labourer All irelands 1 | Sport Hurling Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Years Club | |
Died 25 October 1973, Carrigtwohill, Republic of Ireland | ||
John O'Keeffe (1894 - 25 October 1973) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.
O'Keeffe made his first appearance for the team during the 1919 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1924 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and two Munster medals.
At club level O'Keeffe was a one-time county championship medalist with Carrigtwohill.
O'Keeffe's father, Paddy, also played with Cork and won an All-Ireland medal in 1893. They were the first father and son combination to achieve the distinction of capturing All-Ireland winners' medals.
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