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Brian Fox (Gaelic footballer)

Brian Fox (Gaelic footballer)

Irish Gaelic football player

Brian Fox (born 19 July 1988) is an Irish Gaelic football who plays his club football for Éire Óg and previously at inter-county level for Tipperary. Fox is the nephew of former Tipperary hurler Pat Fox.[1]

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Career

He made his championship debut in 2009 against Limerick. On 31 July 2016, Fox started in the half forward line as Tipperary defeated Galway in the 2016 All-Ireland Quarter-finals at Croke Park to reach their first All-Ireland semi-final since 1935.[2][3] On 21 August 2016, Tipperary were beaten in the semi-final by Mayo on a 2-13 to 0-14 scoreline.[4][5][6][7]

On 8 April 2017, Tipperary captained by Fox won the Division 3 final of the 2017 National Football League after a 3-19 to 0-19 win against Louth in Croke Park.[8]

On 22 November 2020, Tipperary won the 2020 Munster Senior Football Championship after a 0-17 to 0-14 win against Cork in the final. It was Tipperary's first Munster title in 85 years.[9][10][11]

In November 2021, Fox announced his retirement from inter-county football after 14 seasons.[12]

Honours

Tipperary

References

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    "I thought the second half was bordering on heroic' - Tipp boss Kearns bursting with pride". The 42. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
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    "Kearns vows that Tipperary will only get better following stunning Croke Park success". The 42. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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    "Tipperary end 85-year wait for Munster senior football glory with famous win over Cork". The 42. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
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    "'I was an absolute emotional wreck, from laughing to nearly breaking down in tears' - Tipperary's day of glory". The 42. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
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    "Tipperary end 85-year wait to win Munster crown". RTE Sport. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  12. [12]
    "Tipperary footballer Brian Fox, 33, retires from inter-county game after 14 seasons". Irish Independent. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
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