P. J. Smyth (born 1948 in Tuam, County Galway) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played for his local club Tuam Stars and at senior level for the Galway county team from 1971 until 1972.[1] Smyth has the distinction of being the first football All-Star goalkeeper.

P. J. Smyth
Personal information
Irish nameP. S. Mac Gabhann
SportGaelic football
PositionGoalkeeper
Born1948
Tuam, County Galway
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Club(s)
YearsClub
1960s–1980s
Tuam Stars
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
1971–1972
Galway
Inter-county titles
Connacht titles1
All-Irelands0
NFL0
All Stars1

References

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  1. ^ "Galway GAA profile". www.hoganstand.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2010.