Willie Hooper facts for kids

William Hooper (who passed away in 1946) was an Irish doctor and a talented soccer player. He married Eileen Moyà (Aileen) O'Brien in 1912, and they had seven children together.

William Hooper played for the amateur team Bohemians during his soccer career in Ireland. He was considered a top player of his time and even played for the Irish Amateur national team.

He was part of the Bohemians team that won their first ever national trophy, the FAI Cup, in 1908. Willie scored the final goal in their 3-1 victory over Shelbourne in a replay match. The following year, he scored again in the FAI Cup final, but Bohemians lost 2-1 to Cliftonville in a replay at Dalymount Park, so they only earned a second-place medal.

Willie Hooper passed away in 1946 while he was the President of the FAI, which is the main organization for soccer in Ireland.

William Hooper: Football Star and Doctor

Playing for Bohemians

William Hooper was a key player for the Bohemians soccer team. He helped them achieve their first major national win. His skills on the field made him stand out. He even represented his country as an amateur player.

Family Connections

William Hooper came from a notable family. His father was John Hooper, a well-known journalist, politician, and a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent people in the government.

William's brother, Richard Hooper, was also a skilled footballer. Richard played many games alongside William for Bohemians. They made history as the first brothers to captain the club. Richard was captain in 1905, and William took on the role in 1910.

Another of his brothers, John Hooper, had an important role in the government. He was the first Director of Statistics for the Irish Free State. This means he was in charge of collecting and analyzing important numbers and facts for the country.

Major Wins

William Hooper's main achievement in soccer was winning the Irish Cup with his team.

• Irish Cup: 1
  • Bohemians - 1908