Jack Russell (Wexford hurler)

Jack Russell (born 1950) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-back for the Wexford senior team.[1]

Jack Russell
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ruiséil
Sport Hurling
Position Full-back
Born 1950
New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
 Geraldine O'Hanrahans
Club titles
Wexford titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1970-1983
 Wexford 7 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:18, 8 July 2014.

Born in New Ross, County Wexford, Russell first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Wexford minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 1970 championship. Russell went on to play a bit part for the team for over a decade, and won two Leinster medals as a non-playing substitute. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.

At club level Russell enjoyed a lengthy career with Geraldine O'Hanrahan's.[2]

Throughout his inter-county career Russell made 7 championship appearances for Wexford. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship.

Honours

Team
Wexford

References
  1. "Jack Russell". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. "Roll of honour". Geraldien O'Hanrahan's GAA website. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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