Later Life
He later proceeded to write a book on Gaelic football entitled “How to play Gaelic football” which was the first of its kind in the organisation.
After hanging up his boots he continued in the administrative side of the organisation. He became representative to the Central Council 1917, Kerry Selector 1918, Delegate to Congress 1919. He served on the Munster Council from 1920 until his death. He was the first chairman of the East Kerry Board and also Chairman of Dr Crokes. In 1929 he was appointed a special vice-chairman of the Kerry Selection Committee without a vote, in appreciation of his service to the county. Dick was also a member of Killarney UDC from 1917 until his death.
Immediately after his death the Dr Croke Club began a campaign to develop a field in his honor. In 1936 Fitzgerald's Stadium opened and stands today as one of Irelands finest sporting arena's.
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| Preceded by |
Kerry Senior Football Captain 1912-1916 |
Succeeded by |
| Achievements | ||
| Preceded by Jim Smith (Louth) |
All-Ireland Senior Football winning captain 1913-1914 |
Succeeded by Seán O'Kennedy (Wexford) |
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| Persondata | |
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| Name | Fitzgerald, Dick |
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| Short description | Gaelic football player |
| Date of birth | 1884 |
| Place of birth | Killarney |
| Date of death | 1930 |
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