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Tributes have been poured out for former Dublin dual star Jimmy Lavin, who passed away.
Lavin shone for the Dubs in the 1940s and ’50s and also enjoyed great success with his club St Vincent’s.
He won an all-Ireland minor football title in 1945, an all-Ireland minor hurling crown a year later, and went on to play high-level football with his county, later serving as the football team’s coach after hanging up. boots.
St Vincent posted his own tribute to Lavin on social media.
“St Vincent’s extends our condolences to the Lavin family on the passing of Jimmy, RIP,” it read.
“Jimmy Lavin played at all levels for the club, winning senior soccer medals in 1949-55 and 1957-59.
“Jim served on many committees at the club, and served as a field director in more than one executive. He also served as a senior soccer coach and was followed in both positions by his son Shane, who had also played senior soccer in the club. .
“Another son, Niall, also played for the club. Jim was always such chivalrous and easy-going company and it’s no wonder that mentioning his name always brought a smile.”
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