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Paddy Sheriff Basketball Basketball

Paddy Sheriff

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Athlete Information

Date of Birth

15th October 1926

Gender

male

Hometown

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, born in Dublin

Club Team School Or University

Army - Western Command, Custume Barracks. Army School of Music

Competitor information

Team Ireland Number

120

Sport

Basketball

Discipline

Basketball

Competitive History

Personal Bests

Games Attended

London 1948

Olympic Results

Game
Result
London 1948
23rd of 23 nations (basketball starting five vs Mexico

BIOGRAPHY

Paddy Sheriff was one of the starting five for Ireland in their opening basketball game against Mexico at the 1948 London Olympic Games. From Athlone and a member of the Western Command contingent, he competed alongside his brother Dermot - both brothers were married to sisters of Bill Jackson. He was introduced to the competition in the second half against Cuba. Ireland finished 23rd and last of 23 nations.

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