Birth of Tom Clifford, Rugby Player, in Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary

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Birth of Tom Clifford, rugby player, in Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary

Tom Clifford (15 November 1923 – 1 October 1990) was an Irish rugby union player who played in the prop position. Clifford played club rugby with Young Munster, represented the Munster provincial team, was capped 14 times for Ireland, and was a member of the Lions team that toured in 1950.

Tom Clifford was born in Phippsoboro, County Tipperary.