Jimmy O’Rourke was a Scottish football legend who played as a striker for Hibernian, St Johnstone and Motherwell.
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He played at Easter Road from 1962-74, making his debut at 16 and remained the club’s youngest player until 2004 when Jamie McCluskey made his first team debut.
O’ Rourke still holds the record for youngest goalscorer at 16 years and 88 days old.
O’Rourke found the back of the net 122 times in 325 appearances, including the winner in Hibs’ 1972 League Cup final victory and a brace in the famous 7-0 derby demolition of Hearts at Tynecastle on 1 January 1973.
Despite his strong contributions to the success of Hibs, O’Rourke was controversially forced out of the club.
He was transferred to St Johnstone in 1974 to make way for Joe Harper, who had been brought in from Everton, for a huge transfer fee.
He later played for Motherwell before returning to Easter Road as an assistant coach to Eddie Turnbull.
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He died on Nov. 15, 2022 at his home in Edinburgh.
Jimmy O’Rourke age
O’Rourke was born on 18 September 1946 and died on 15 November 2022 at his home in Edinburgh. He was 76 years.
Jimmy O’Rourke height
O’Rourke was of average height.
Jimmy O’Rourke cause of death
What was Jimmy O’Rourke’s cause of death? A cause of death was not given.
Jimmy O’Rourke wife
There was no mention of his wife.
Jimmy O’Rourke children
Likewise, there has also been no mention of his children.
Jimmy O’Rourke net worth
At time of death, O’Rourke had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
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