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Danny Flanagan
Daniel Christopher Flanagan (24 November 1924 – January 2019), also known as Donal Flanagan, was an Irish amateur footballer who played as a centre forward. He was also a sprinter and rugby union player. Football careerBorn in Dublin, Flanagan played for St James's Gate, Dundalk, Huddersfield Town, Notts County, Shelbourne, Manchester City and Bradford City.[1][3][4][5] He scored a hat-trick on his League of Ireland debut for St James's Gate at the age of 18.[2] He was close to signing with Bohemians, but their schedule clashed with his rugby career and he signed for Dundalk instead.[2] He scored 2 goals in 2 League games for Notts County, but declined professional terms and returned to Ireland, before signing for Manchester City.[2] For Bradford City he made 13 appearances in the Football League, scoring 6 goals.[6] Other sportsFlanagan was also a sprinter, and in 1943 won the national titles at 60, 100 and 220 yards, and was runner-up in the 440 years to his brother Brendan.[2] He was also an amateur rugby player who played for Bective Rangers.[2] Sources
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