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Joseph Williams (4 November 1907 – 18 January 1987) was an Irish footballer.

A fullback, he joined Shamrock Rovers 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.

Joe had a benefit game at Dalymount Park on 10 April 1940..

In March 1957, Joe was flown to the US 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.

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[1]

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Republic of Ireland	1937	1	0
Total		1	0

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

References

Sources

• The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)

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