Harry Cannon
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Harry Cannon was an Irish
football player during the 1920s and 1930s.
and spent most of his career with Bohemians. He captained the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland
, FAI Cup
, League of Ireland Shield
and Leinster Senior Cup
. Harry spent the best part of a decade with Bohs picking up numerous medals along the way. After retirement, Harry had a spell on the Bohemian F.C. Management Committee.
in March 1926. This side also included Bohemian colleague Jack McCarthy
.http://indigo.ie/~kands/kands/html/history.html He was also part of the side that recorded defeated Belgium in February 1928. http://www.soccerscene.ie/sssenior/matchdetails.php?id=4
team. He also led out the Irish Olympic Team in Los Angeles in 1932.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
football player during the 1920s and 1930s.
Bohemians
Cannon was a goalkeeper during this era in the League of IrelandLeague of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
and spent most of his career with Bohemians. He captained the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
, FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
, League of Ireland Shield
League of Ireland Shield
The League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972...
and Leinster Senior Cup
Leinster Senior Cup (football)
The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organised by the Leinster Football Association. It contested by the top League of Ireland sides based in the province in Leinster along with four Leinster Senior League sides and the two Leinster Junior Cup finalists. The Cup was...
. Harry spent the best part of a decade with Bohs picking up numerous medals along the way. After retirement, Harry had a spell on the Bohemian F.C. Management Committee.
International
He won full international caps for Irish Free State against ItalyItaly national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in March 1926. This side also included Bohemian colleague Jack McCarthy
Jack McCarthy (footballer)
Jack McCarthy was a former Irish footballer who played for Bohemians in the League of Ireland during the 1920s and 1930s. As an international McCarthy also represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI...
.http://indigo.ie/~kands/kands/html/history.html He was also part of the side that recorded defeated Belgium in February 1928. http://www.soccerscene.ie/sssenior/matchdetails.php?id=4
Other
An accomplished cricketer, Cannon captained Civil Service CC for a time. Harry also kept goal for Railway Union hockeyField hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
team. He also led out the Irish Olympic Team in Los Angeles in 1932.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 4- Bohemians - 1927/28, 1929/30, 1933/34, 1935/36
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 2- Bohemians - 1928, 1935
- League of Ireland ShieldLeague of Ireland ShieldThe League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972...
: 3- Bohemians - 1928, 1929, 1934,
- Full International Caps for Ireland