Jimmy Dunne: Net Worth, Relation, Age, Full Bio & More

Jimmy Dunne was a prominent Irish football player who died at 44 on 14 November 1949. He has played for the Shamrock Rovers and Southampton

Who is Jimmy Dunne?

Jimmy Dunne was a famous footballer hailing from the beautiful country of Ireland. He gained popularity as a national player as well as a league player. Dunne has played for Shamrock Rovers Football Club, Southampton Football Club, Arsenal Football Club, Sheffield United Football Club, and New Brighton Association Football Club. He was a renowned football forward who made every team victorious that he had played for. Apart from creating a successful career, Dunne also managed Shamrock Rovers, Bohemian Football Club, and Shamrock Rovers. As a national player, he has played for the Ireland national football team, the Republic of Ireland national football team, and the League of Ireland XI.

While playing for the Shamrock Rovers, Dunne won the League of Ireland twice consecutively in 1938 and 1939. The team obtained the Football Association of Ireland Senior Challenge Cup in the following year. It also became victorious in three seasons of the League of Ireland Shield in 1925, 1938, and 1942. While representing Arsenal, the player won the Football League First Division. Bohemians became triumphant in the 1945 Dublin and Belfast Intercity Cup while managed by Jimmy Dunne. Moreover, the player received the First Division Golden Boot in the 1930 season of the Football League First Division.

Quick Bio

Birth Name	James Dunne
Birth Date	3 September 1905
Birth Place	Ringsend, Dublin, Ireland
Birth Sign	Aries
Gender	Male
Other Names	Jimmy Dunne
Parent(s)	N/A
Sibling(s)	N/A
Death Date	14 November 1949 (Aged 44)
Death Place	Dublin, Ireland
Death Cause	Heart attack
High School	N/A
College	N/A
Education	N/A
Profession	Former professional football player
Active Years	The 1920s- 1949
Country	Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Ethnicity	White
Height	5 feet 10 inches
Weight	76 kg
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Light brown
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Relationship	Married
Spouse(s)	N/A
Girlfriend(s)	N/A
Children	Tommy Dunne and Jimmy Dunne
Tattoos	N/A
Social Media Handles	Twitter Instagram
Net worth	$500 thousand

Career

Why was Jimmy Dunne famous?

Jimmy Dunne was a footballer in Ireland. He has played football since his school days with his friends. In 1926, the player was signed by Sheffield United to play in the Football League First Division. In his debut match, the team defeated Arsenal by 4-0. Though Dunne could not perform well in that season, yet in later years, the gap was compensated. In the 1930 season, he scored 41 goals for the team. Dunne signed a contract with Arsenal in 1932. He scored 28 goals in two seasons for the team, which did not seem promising; hence he was transferred to the Southampton Football Club in 1936. In the following year, the player joined the Shamrock Rovers. 

 

Personal Information

What is Jimmy Dunne’s birth date?

Jimmy Dunne was born on 3 September 1905 in Ringsend, Dublin, Ireland, as James Dunne. He was 5.10 feet tall and had a bodyweight of 76 kg. Dunne’s hair was light brown with black eyes. His birth sign was Aries. 

Relationship

Whom did Jimmy Dunne marry?

Before death, Jimmy Dunne was a married person, but his wife’s identity is unknown. The couple gave birth to two sons- Tommy Dunne and Jimmy Dunne. Both of them are also famous footballers. 

Death 

How did Jimmy Dunne die?

He died of a severe heart attack. He died on 14 November 1949 at 44 in Dublin, Ireland.

Net worth

What were the income sources of Jimmy Dunne?

He was a successful football player who became a team manager later. His net worth was $500 thousand before death. 

Trivia

• Jimmy Dunne played five players for the Shamrock Rovers.
• He died at the age of 44.
• Dunne was 5.10 feet tall.

 

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