Kevin Fitzpatrick (born 1942) is an Irish former footballer. Kevin played 22 seasons for a club called Limerick United from 1959-1982. Kevin also managed to get one Senior Ireland cap against Czechoslovakia. Kevin played against many European clubs including Real Madrid, Southampton, Torino, FC Young Boys and FCSB + many more.
Career A goalkeeper, Fitzpatrick made his one and only appearance for the Republic of Ireland national football team on 7 October 1969 in a World Cup qualifying game against Czechoslovakia. Played in Prague, the match ended in a 3–0 defeat of the Irish team.
He played 22 seasons with Limerick F.C., starting in 1959. He played his 675th game for Limerick in a clash with Shamrock Rovers in January 1978.The Irish Times, 16 January 1978
In his final game, Brendan Storan's goal defeated Bohemians in the 1982 FAI Cup final at Dalymount Park.
Honours Limerick League of Ireland (1): 1979–80 FAI Cup (2): 1971, 1982 League of Ireland Cup (1): 1976-77 Munster Senior Cup (2): 1963, 1977
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External links Kevin Fitzpatrick in 'Soccer Players' file at Limerick City Library, Ireland