William Joseph Gleeson (1893 – 18 November 1975) was an

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hurler who played as a midfielder for the

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senior team.

Career

Gleeson made his first appearance for the team during the 1915 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won two

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winner's medals and three

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winner's medals At club level, Gleeson played with

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and won four

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winners' medals in a career that spanned three decades. Gleeson also won a

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winners' medal when he was chosen on the first two

inter-provincial teams and also represented Ireland in the Tailteann Games. In retirement from playing Gleeson enjoyed a distinguished career as a referee while he was also a long-serving representative with the Munster Council.

References

1893 births 1975 deaths Fedamore hurlers Young Irelands (Limerick) hurlers Limerick inter-county hurlers Munster inter-provincial hurlers Hurling referees All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners {{Kilkenny-hurling-bio-stub