Joe Williams (Irish footballer)

Joseph Williams (4 November 1907 – 18 January 1987) was an Irish footballer.

A fullback, he joined Shamrock Rovers in 1934 from Bray Unknowns F.C. where he had played since 1929. During his time at Glenmalure Park he made the centre-half position his own.

Williams won one international cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team against Norway in a World Cup qualifier at the Ullevaal Stadion on 10 of October 1937.

Williams had a benefit game at Dalymount Park on 10 April 1940..

In March 1957, Williams was flown to the US to take part in a This Is Your Life special for Maureen O'Hara, as Williams was her favourite Rovers player. He presented her with an autographed soccer ball from the team.

Honours

 * League of Ireland: 2
 * Shamrock Rovers F.C. - 1937/38, 1938/1939
 * FAI Cup: 1
 * Shamrock Rovers - 1936
 * League of Ireland Shield: 2
 * Shamrock Rovers - 1934/35, 1937/38
 * Leinster Senior Cup: 1
 * Shamrock Rovers - 1938