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Joe Williams (footballer) (born Dublin, 4 November 1907 - 18 January 1987) was a former Irish football player.
A full back, he joined Shamrock Rovers F.C. in 1934 from Bray Unknowns F.C. where he had played since 1929. During his time at Glenmalure Park he made the centre-half position his own.
Williams won one international cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team against Norway in a World Cup qualifier at the Ullevaal Stadion on 10 of October 1937.[1]
Joe had a benefit game at Dalymount Park on 10 April 1940.[2].
In March 1957 Joe was flown to the United States to take part in a This is Your Life special for Maureen O'Hara, as Joe was her favourite Rovers player. He presented her with an autographed soccer ball from the team.
Honours
- League of Ireland: 2
- Shamrock Rovers F.C. - 1937/38, 1938/1939
- FAI Cup: 1
- Shamrock Rovers - 1936
- League of Ireland Shield: 2
- Shamrock Rovers - 1934/35, 1937/38
- Leinster Senior Cup: 1
- Shamrock Rovers - 1938
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