Liam Hennessy (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Hennessy | ||
| Date of birth | 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 21 May 2019 (aged 87) | ||
| Position(s) | Left half/Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1949–1961 | Shamrock Rovers | 163 | (39) |
| 1962–1964 | Waterford | 15 | (4) |
| 1964–1967 | St Patrick's Athletic | 33 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1954–1959 | League of Ireland XI | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Liam Hennessy (1932 – 21 May 2019) was an Irish international footballer who played as an attacking left half, with a gifted left foot. Nicknamed "The Gunner" such was the power and shooting accuracy he delivered both from open play and from the penalty spot. (Source: Shamrock Rovers archive media)