Danny Flanagan
Irish footballer (1924–2019)
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Daniel Christopher Flanagan (24 November 1924 – January 2019), also known as Donal Flanagan, was an Irish amateur footballer who played as a centre forward. He was also a sprinter and rugby union player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Christopher Flanagan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 24 November 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | January 2019 (aged 94) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1943–1943 | St James's Gate | ||
| 1943–1946 | Dundalk | 22 | (9) |
| 1946 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 1946–1947 | Notts County | 2 | (2) |
| 1947 | Shelbourne | ||
| 1947 | Manchester City | 0 | (0) |
| 1947–1948 | Bradford City | 13 | (6) |
| Total | 37+ | (17+) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
Born in Dublin, Flanagan played for St James's Gate, Dundalk, Huddersfield Town, Notts County, Shelbourne, Manchester City and Bradford City.[1][3][4][5]
He scored a hat-trick on his League of Ireland debut for St James's Gate at the age of 18.[2] He was close to signing with Bohemians, but their schedule clashed with his rugby career and he signed for Dundalk instead.[2]
He scored 2 goals in 2 League games for Notts County, but declined professional terms and returned to Ireland, before signing for Manchester City.[2]
For Bradford City he made 13 appearances in the Football League, scoring 6 goals.[6]
Other sports
Flanagan was also a sprinter, and in 1943 won the national titles at 60, 100 and 220 yards, and was runner-up in the 440 years to his brother Brendan.[2] He was also an amateur rugby player who played for Bective Rangers.[2]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
