Jack Russell (Wexford hurler)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Seán Ruiséil | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Full-back | ||
| Born | 1950 New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Geraldine O'Hanrahan's | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Wexford titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
| 1970-1983 | Wexford | 7 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:18, 8 July 2014. | |||
Jack Russell (born 1950) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-back for the Wexford senior team.[1]
Born in New Ross, County Wexford, Russell first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Wexford minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 1970 championship. Russell went on to play a bit part for the team for over a decade, and won two Leinster medals as a non-playing substitute. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
At club level Russell enjoyed a lengthy career with Geraldine O'Hanrahan's.[2]
Throughout his inter-county career Russell made 7 championship appearances for Wexford. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship.
Honours
Team
- Wexford
- Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1976 (sub), 1977 (sub)
- Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (3): 1969, 1970, 1971
- All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1968
- Leinster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1968
References
- ↑ "Jack Russell". Hurling Stats website. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ↑ "Roll of honour". Geraldien O'Hanrahan's GAA website. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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