Eric Philpott

Eric Philpott (1946 – 25 December 2015) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-forward for the Cork senior football team.[1]

Eric Philpott
Personal information
Irish name Eiric Mac Philib
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right wing-forward
Born 1946
The Lough, Cork, Ireland
Died 25 December 2015 (aged 69)
Curraheen, Cork, Ireland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
St. Finbarr's
Bandon
Colleges(s)
Years College
University College Cork
College titles
Sigerson titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1965-1969
Cork 11 (1-14)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NFL 0
All Stars 0

Born in the Lough, Cork, Philpott first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1965 championship. Philpott went on to play a key role over the next few years and won two Munster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.[2]

At club level Philpott played with both St. Finbarr's and Bandon.

Throughout his inter-county career, Philpott made 11 championship appearances for Cork. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1969 championship.

References

  1. Riegel, Ralph (17 November 2014). "Ex-GAA star Eric speaks about brain tumour battle". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  2. Lyons, Tom (18 August 2007). "Cork v Meath here we go again!". The Southern Star. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.


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