Jim Greene (born 1950) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-forward for the

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senior team. Greene joined the team in 1968 and became a regular player until his retirement in 1986. During that time he appeared in numerous

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finals but ended his career without any major honours. He won an

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award in 1982. He also lined out for Waterford in the minor and under-21 grades. At club level Greene enjoyed a successful career with Mount Sion, winning a

club winners' medal and eight county club championship winners medal.

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