Jim English was an Irish hurler who lived from October 1932 until his death on 23 February 2008 and played as a right wing-back for the Wexford senior team. He joined Wexford during the 1951 championship and became a regular member of the starting fifteen until he retired after the 1964 championship, winning three All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medals, and in 1956 he captained the team to the All-Ireland title. At club level he had a successful career with Rathnure in Wexford and later with Erin's Own in Carlow, winning numerous club championship medals in both codes.
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Jim English (October 1932 – 23 February 2008) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Wexford senior team.
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Jim English (October 1932-23 February 2008) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Wexford senior team.
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During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medals.
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