Jimmy O'Connor
For the author, see Jimmy O'Connor (author).
Jimmy O'Connor is a former Irish footballer notable for being the fastest hat-trick scorer in top level domestic league history. He scored three goals for Shelbourne in 2 minutes and 13 seconds, versus Bohemians at Dalymount Park on 19 November 1967.[1]
O'Connor made 109 league appearances, scoring 26 goals, with Shels from 1965/66 to 1971/72.
His son Barry O'Connor also played in the League of Ireland scoring 107 goals in his career.