Willie Hooper
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William Hooper was an Irish
doctor
, and soccer player.
He played for the amateur Bohemians during his career in Ireland. Hooper was a top player in his era and won international caps for the Irish Amateur team. He played in Bohs FAI Cup
winning side of 1908, their first ever national trophy. Willie netted the final goal in the 3-1 win over Shelbourne
in the replay.http://www.iffhs.de/?29da1769db94691bd4681ad5685fdcdc3bfcdc0aec70aeedb0a50e Hooper also scored in the final of that competition the following year but could only earn as runners-up medal as Cliftonville
beat Bohs 2-1 in a replay at Dalymount Park
.http://www.iffhs.de/?29da1769db9468581468da54a85fdcdc3bfcdc0aec70aeedb0ae13
His brother Richard
was also a top footballer in Ireland in the same era and played many games alongside his brother in the red and black of Bohemians. They also were the first brothers to captain Bohs; Willie captained the club in 1910, five years after his brother had the honour.
Another of his brothers, John Hooper, was the first Director of Statistics in the Irish Free State
http://www.cso.ie/aboutus/histperspect.htm.
Willie died in 1946 while President of the FAI
.http://www.futsal.fai.ie/documents/FAI%20A5%20Futsal%20European%20Champ%20Pro.pdf
His father was the journalist, politician and MP, Alderman John Hooper
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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,...
doctor
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, and soccer player.
He played for the amateur Bohemians during his career in Ireland. Hooper was a top player in his era and won international caps for the Irish Amateur team. He played in Bohs 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...
winning side of 1908, their first ever national trophy. Willie netted the final goal in the 3-1 win over Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
in the replay.http://www.iffhs.de/?29da1769db94691bd4681ad5685fdcdc3bfcdc0aec70aeedb0a50e Hooper also scored in the final of that competition the following year but could only earn as runners-up medal as Cliftonville
Cliftonville F.C.
Cliftonville Football & Athletic Club is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. Founded on 20 September 1879 by John McCredy McAlery in the suburb of Cliftonville in north Belfast, it is the oldest football club in Ireland and celebrated its 130th...
beat Bohs 2-1 in a replay at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
.http://www.iffhs.de/?29da1769db9468581468da54a85fdcdc3bfcdc0aec70aeedb0ae13
His brother Richard
Richard Hooper
Richard Hooper was an Irish journalist and soccer player.He played for the amateur Bohemians during his career in Ireland. Hooper was a top player in his era and his best goalscoring season came in 1901/02 when he scored 20 goals in all competitions from just 19 games...
was also a top footballer in Ireland in the same era and played many games alongside his brother in the red and black of Bohemians. They also were the first brothers to captain Bohs; Willie captained the club in 1910, five years after his brother had the honour.
Another of his brothers, John Hooper, was the first Director of Statistics in the Irish Free State
Irish Free State
The Irish Free State was the state established as a Dominion on 6 December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed by the British government and Irish representatives exactly twelve months beforehand...
http://www.cso.ie/aboutus/histperspect.htm.
Willie died in 1946 while President of the FAI
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
.http://www.futsal.fai.ie/documents/FAI%20A5%20Futsal%20European%20Champ%20Pro.pdf
His father was the journalist, politician and MP, Alderman John Hooper
John Hooper (politician)
John Hooper was an Irish nationalist journalist, politician and MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and as member of the Irish Parliamentary Party represented South-East Cork from 1885 to 1889....
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Honours
- Irish CupIrish CupFor the equivalent tournament in the Republic of Ireland, see FAI Cup.The Irish Cup is the national cup knock-out competition in Northern Irish football. Inaugurated in 1881, it is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world...
: 1- Bohemians - 1908