Ben O'Sullivan was an Irish

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player during the 1960s and 1970s.

Career

He played for Bohemians (two spells), Derry City and St. Patrick's Athletic during his career in the

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and made 1 appearance for Bohs in European competition. O'Sullivan was an ace goalscorer whose best season for Bohs came in 1966/67 when he netted 22 times in all competitions (9 league goals). This marginally eclipsed his previous season's total of 21 goals (10 league goals).Bohemian FC match programme, Vol. 52, no. 24 He made his debut for Bohemians in 1965 and spent the next 3 years at

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before signing for Derry City. He returned to Bohs in 1969 and helped them win the

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in 1970. After 84 goals in 214 appearances Ben went to St. Pats, winning a runners-up medal in the 1974 FAI Cup Final against

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References

Republic of Ireland men's association footballers League of Ireland players League of Ireland XI players Bohemian F.C. players Derry City F.C. players St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Men's association football players not categorized by position {{Ireland-footy-bio-stub