Sam Maguire

Sam Maguire

Samuel ("Sam") Maguire (1879 - 6 February 1927), an Irish republican and Gaelic footballer, is chiefly remembered as the eponym of the Sam Maguire Cup, given to the All-Ireland Senior Champions of Gaelic football.

Read more about Sam Maguire:  Early Life, Professional Life, Death, Sam Maguire Cup

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