Harry Cannon

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Harry Cannon was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.

Contents 1 Bohemians 2 International 3 Other 4 Honours 5 References

[edit] Bohemians

Cannon was a legendary goalkeeper during this era in the League of Ireland and spent most of his career with Bohemians. He captained the All-Conquering Bohemian team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, League of Ireland Shield and Leinster Senior Cup.^[1] Harry spent the best part of a decade with Bohs picking up numerous medals along the way. After retirement, Harry had a spell on the Bohemian F.C. Management Committee.

[edit] International

He won full international caps for Irish Free State against Italy in March 1926. This side also included Bohemian colleague Jack McCarthy.[1] He was also part of the side that recorded defeated Belgium in February 1928. [2]

[edit] Other

An accomplished cricketer, Cannon captained Civil Service CC for a time.

[edit] Honours

• League of Ireland: 4
  • Bohemians - 1927/28, 1929/30, 1933/34, 1935/36
• FAI Cup: 2
  • Bohemians - 1928, 1935
• League of Ireland Shield: 3
  • Bohemians - 1928, 1929, 1934,
• Full International Caps for Ireland

[edit] References