William John Hayes, also referred to as Willie Hayes or Billy Hayes, (30 March 1928 – August 2014) was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Limerick, Torquay United, Ellesmere Port and Wrexham.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William John Hayes | ||
Date of birth | (1928-03-30)30 March 1928 | ||
Place of birth | Limerick, Irish Free State | ||
Date of death | August 2014 (2014-09) (aged 86)[1] | ||
Place of death | Torbay,[1] England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
19??–1950 | Limerick | ||
1950–1951 | Wrexham | 14 | (0) |
1951–1952 | Ellesmere Port | ||
1952–1956 | Torquay United | 54 | (0) |
National team | |||
1949 | Ireland | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
As an international, Hayes also played for Ireland. Hayes was 21 when he made his one and only appearance for Ireland on 24 April 1949 in a 2–0 defeat to Belgium at Dalymount Park. His teammates on the day included Johnny Carey, Con Martin, Billy Walsh, Jackie O'Driscoll and Paddy Coad. Although a goalkeeper he was only 5 ft 9 inches tall. Another William Hayes also played for Ireland during the 1940s.[2][3][4]
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