Johnny Murray

For the voice actor, see Johnny Murray (voice actor).
Johnny Murray
Personal information
Full name James Murray
Date of birth 25 February 1898
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Playing position Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19xx-1921 Blue Crusaders ? (?)
1921-1926 Bohemians 63 (11)
1926-19xx Drumcondra ? (?)
National team
1924 Irish Free State

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Johnny Murray (25 February 1898,– 12 November 1954) was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s.

Murray was a skilful winger who played for Ormeau, Blue Crusaders, Bohemians and Drumcondra F.C..[1] He joined Bohs in 1921 and stayed at Dalymount Park until 1926 when he joined Drumcondra. He made 63 league appearances and scored 11 goals while with Bohs. Johnny was part of their first ever league winning side alongside the likes of Stephen McCarthy in 1923/24 and played for Ireland in the Paris Olympic Games of 1924.

Honours

References

  1. Bohemian FC match programme, Vol. 42, no. 3


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