Jack Rochford (24 April 1882-17 October 1953) was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Kilkenny senior team from 1902 until 1916.
Rochford made his first appearance for the team during the 1902 championship and became a regular player over the next fourteen years. During that time he won seven All-Ireland winner's medals and nine Leinster winner's medals. He is regarded as one of the greatest full-backs of the early years of the championship.
At club level Rochford enjoyed a successful career with Threecastles, winning two county club championship winners' medals.
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