Jim Langton
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Jim Langton was a famous Irish sportsperson who played hurling for Éire Óg and County Kilkenny in the 1930s. He was named in the left half-forward position on the Gaelic Athletic Association's "Hurling Team of the Millennium."
Langton was one of the great hurlers of his generation, and just one member of the great Kilkenny teams of the 1930s. As a member of the Kilkenny team he won All-Ireland minor titles in 1935 and 1936. As a member of the senior team he won 2 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medals in 1939 and 1947.
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GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium (2000) | |
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1 Tony Reddin | 2 John Doyle | 3 Nick O'Donnell | 4 Bobby Rackard | 5 Paddy Phelan | 6 John Keane | 7 Brian Whelahan | 8 Lory Meagher | 9 Jack Lynch | 10 Christy Ring | 11 Mick Mackey | 12 Jim Langton | 13 Eddie Keher | 14 Ray Cummins | 15 Jimmy Doyle | |
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