Frank Heaney (23 November 1886 – 24 August 1937) was an Irish amateur football right back who played in the Football League for Leeds City.[1] He was a member of the Irish Free State squad for the 1924 Summer OIympics,[3] but did not travel to the tournament.[4]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Frank Heaney[1] | ||
Date of birth | 23 November 1886 | ||
Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
Date of death | 24 August 1937(1937-08-24) (aged 50)[2] | ||
Place of death | Dublin, Ireland | ||
Position(s) | Right back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
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1911–1912 | Leeds City | 2 | (0) |
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Shelbourne | |||
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National team | |||
1913–1921 | Ireland Amateurs | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Heaney served in the Irish Guards during the First World War.[2] He died of stomach cancer in 1937.[2]
St James's Gate
Club | Season | League | National Cup | Total | ||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Leeds City | 1911–12[5] | Second Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Ireland football squad – 1924 Summer Olympics | ||
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