Jimmy O'Connor is an Irish former

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notable for being the fastest

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scorer in top level domestic league history. He scored three goals for Shelbourne in 2 minutes and 13 seconds, versus Bohemians at

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on 19 November 1967. A forward, O'Connor made 109 league appearances, scoring 26 goals, with Shels from 1965–66 to 1971–72. His son Barry O'Connor also played in the

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scoring 107 goals in his career.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Oconnor, Jimmy Living people Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Men's association football forwards League of Ireland players Shelbourne F.C. players Year of birth missing (living people)