Fred Horlacher (March 1910 – 17 March 1943) was an Irish

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who played for

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in the

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during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. As an international, Horlacher represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI. Horlacher died from

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at the age of 33.

Bohemians

Horlacher was born in

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to German immigrants. He made his debut for

against Fordsons in September 1928. During over a decade at Bohs, he made over 430 appearances, 193 in the league. He also scored 159 goals, including 85 in the league. His best season came in 1935–36 when he netted 28 times in all competitions, including 13 in the league, helping Bohs win the league title for the third time. Fred played his last game for Bohemians on 6 February 1943 in a

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tie against

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. He is currently joint third with

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in Bohemians all-time

goalscoring list with 14 strikes in that competition.

Irish international

When Horlacher played international football between 1930 and 1936, there were in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations. Both associations, the Northern Ireland – based

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and the

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– based FAI claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland and selected players from the whole island. As a result, several notable Irish players from this era, including Horlacher played for both teams.

FAI XI

Between 1930 and 1936 Horlacher made seven senior appearances and scored 2 goals for the FAI XI. He made his debut for the FAI XI on 11 May 1930 in a 3–1 away win against

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. His teammates on the day included, among others,

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, fellow Bohs player Jack McCarthy and his future coach at Bohs, Bill Lacey. On 8 April 1934, Horlacher became the FAI XI's first ever substitute when in a

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against the

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he replaced another Bohs player

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, together with Bill McGuire,

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and

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he was one of four Bohemian players in the FAI XI. Ellis scored the FAI XI's opener before Horlacher then scored both of his international goals, giving them a 3–2 half-time lead. Despite this the FAI XI still lost 5–3. Horlacher and Ellis both retained their places for a 1–0 friendly win against

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on 17 March 1936. Their combined efforts set up

for the winner. This proved to be Horlacher's last cap.Irish Free State stats
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IFA XI

In 1930, together with fellow Bohs,

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and Alec Morton, Horlacher also played for an IFA Amateur XI in a 3–1 win against England Amateurs. The trio played against the wishes of the FAI and were subsequently suspended by the FAI for three months.

Other interests

Horlacher was also a noted

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player and was a member of the successful Sandycove Water Polo team. A prolific sportsman he also was an accomplished tennis player at the Monkstown Lawn Tennis Club and was also a talented amateur golfer.

Honours

Bohemians

: 1929–30, 1933–34, 1935–36 *

: 1935 *

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: 1929, 1934 *

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: 1936

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Horlacher, Fred 1910 births 1943 deaths Sportspeople from Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Men's association football forwards Men's association football midfielders Republic of Ireland men's international footballers Northern Ireland men's amateur international footballers League of Ireland players League of Ireland XI players Bohemian F.C. players Association footballers from County Dublin Irish people of German descent Irish male water polo players People educated at Wesley College, Dublin Deaths from pneumonia in the Republic of Ireland