Victor Sherlock


Victor Sherlock was a Gaelic footballer who played for Meath [county football team|Meath] and Cavan. Among other honours, he won All-Ireland [Senior Football Championship] medals in 1948 and 1952 with Cavan.

Playing career

Sherlock was a versatile footballer. He played left half forward with Meath winning the 1945/46 National [Football League (Ireland)|National Football League] beating Wexford 2-2 to 6 pts and he won a Leinster Senior Football Championship medal in 1947. He then transferred to Cavan where he formed a brilliant midfield partnership with Phil 'The Gunner' Brady and scored a goal against Mayo in the 1948 Final. Phil Brady become his brother-in-law in 1953. He won his 2nd National Football [League (Ireland)|National Football League] medal in 1949/50 season. He collected 4 Railway Cup medals with Ulster.
Sherlock received many Ulster handball championship medals and one Junior All-Ireland singles medal in 1949.

Death

Victor Sherlock died at Kilmainhamwood Nursing Home at the age of 80 on 21 June 2004.

Honours

;Meath
;Cavan