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'''Tommy Hamilton''' (born in [[Bray]]) is a former Irish football player who played as a forward. |
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|official_name = Municipal Borough Playas de Tijuana |
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|native_name = ''Delegacion Municipal Playas de Tijuana'' |
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|nickname = ''Playas'', ''sister republic of Playas'' |
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|image_caption = View of the beaches |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of Mexico|State]] |
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Image:Mexico stateflags Baja California.png|border|20px]] [[Baja California]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = [[Municipality]] |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Tijuana (municipality)|Tijuana]] |
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|subdivision_type3 = [[Borough]] |
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|subdivision_name3 = Delegacion Playas de Tijuana |
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|government_type = Delegacion |
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|leader_title = Municipal Delegate |
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|leader_name = Manuel González Reyes |
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|leader_title1 = Secretary General |
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|leader_name1 = Jose Esteban Hernandez Cueva |
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|postal_code = 22500 |
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|website = {{es}} [http://www.tijuana.gob.mx/Delegaciones/Delegaciones.asp?delegacion=6 Playas de Tijuana] |
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He joined [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.]] in November 1955 from [[Manchester United]] [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1955/1105/Pg003.html#Ar00302:7FE11882F13471C1A27491BA6DE26370727865C28568529A6C12FF6EB31466B3E86943FD70D51573952A65C60A68661F7037907467AC6A77F96D280E66B3916943A669738A69B39D7A811A7ED1366CF1A370E1BA68B78F6F37AB65D7F969980E66B7B469D7C967976C6DD7896B27B46ED7C968A81C6C2831] and made his debut against Waterford at [[Kilcohan Park]] on the 6th of November in a [[League of Ireland Shield]] final match. |
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'''Playas de Tijuana''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]] for "beaches of [[Tijuana]]") is the westernmost [[borough]] of the [[municipality of Tijuana]], [[Baja California]]. |
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The following season he was the League's top scorer [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html]. |
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==Location== |
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The [[borough]] of Playas de Tijuana is located in the city of [[Tijuana]], bordered by the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west, the [[United States]] to the north, the [[Playas de Rosarito (municipality)|municipality of Playas de Rosarito]] to the south and the boroughs [[Centro (Tijuana)|Centro]] to the Northeast and [[San Antonio de los Buenos]] to the East. |
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Hamilton scored twice for Rovers in the [[European Champion Clubs' Cup]] [http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/europeanresults.php]. After scoring at [[OGC Nice]] he was ruled out of the home leg due to tonsillitis. He played three times in Europe for the Hoops. |
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Popularly, the borough itself is known as the '''''Sister [[Republic]] of Playas''''', due to its location and geographic isolation from the rest of the city; also as "Playas-Herzegovina" for all the military roadblocks and checkpoints (citations needed), and also known to the locals and surfers, but to a lesser extent, as "turd beach" because of sewage contamination on the beach. |
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He won two caps for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]] making his debut in a 2-0 win over Czechoslovakia on the 5th of April 1959 in Ireland's first ever [[European Championship]] qualifier at [[Dalymount Park]]. His second and final cap was in the return game at [[Tehelne pole]] on the 10th of May. He also won one [[Republic of Ireland B national football team]] cap in 1960 scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over Iceland. |
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== Administration == |
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[[Image:Borderbeachtj.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|View of the [[U.S.-Mexico border]] fence from Playas de Tijuana, at the left]] |
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Its administration or government relies on a Municipal Delegate, or ''Delegado Municipal'' {{es}}, who is appointed by the [[Municipal president of Tijuana|Municipal President of Tijuana]]. |
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Tommy finished up scoring 44 League goals and 9 [[FAI Cup]] goals as well as his 2 European strikes. He represented the League of Ireland 20 times in his seven years at Milltown scoring once. |
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===Service Departments=== |
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The ''delegacion'' (Spanish for borough) is in charge of the following services: |
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*Urban Planning: |
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**Construction permissions |
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**Land usage authorization & certification |
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*Civil Registry: |
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**Marriage certifications |
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**Defunction certificates |
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**Birth certificates |
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*Inspection and Verification: |
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**Request of various certificates |
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**Citizen reports |
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*Public Works: |
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**Maintenance of street lights |
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**Street paving |
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**Street maintenance |
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*Community Development: |
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**Housing support (incentives for house acquisition) |
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**Scholarships (various types) |
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His last competitive game for the Hoops was the 1962 [[FAI Cup]] final in which he scored twice. This made up for being bizarrely dropped for the 1957 and 1958 finals. |
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== Entertainment & Culture == |
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This is where the beaches of Tijuana are located (hence the name) and it is also one of the two exits to the south towards Rosarito and Ensenada. The Paseo Ensenada is a popular place for meeting and passing free time, and where major commercial centres and businesses are located. Plaza Coronado, which is located at the beginning of Paseo Ensenada, is the major entertainment centre, where mainly young people gather every day to spend free time. Water sports such as [[surfing]], [[bodyboarding]], and [[kayaking]] are available. The [[Plaza Monumental de Toros de Tijuana|The Monumentall bullfighting ring of Tijuana]]<ref name="bull">[http://www.plazamonumental.com/tijuana.ssp Plaza Monumental]</ref> is located here as well as the Tijuana-campus of the [[Universidad Iberoamericana]]<ref name="uia">[http://www.tij.uia.mx/ Universidad Iberoamericana].</ref>. |
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He shared his benefit with [[Maxie McCann]] against Sunderland at [[Dalymount Park]] on the 30th of April 1962 [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1962/0501/Pg002.html#Ar00206:784B587BFB727C1B5A7C8B74]. That match was Tommy Hamilton's last match for Rovers as he joined [[Cork Hibernians]] in a player-exchange deal that brought [[Jackie Mooney]] to Milltown. |
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Playas de Tijuana has its own Arts & Culture House, which has many local and artistic offers, such a [[ballet]] school, a drawing school, painting school, dancing school, and many others. The Arts & Culture House is located inside the complex where the local government building is, and also inside the complex there is another smaller bullfight ring, known as the ''Cortijo San Jose'', which sometimes hosts [[rodeo]] shows. Along with the administration buildings, the House, and the ''Cortijo'', there is a civic square where every [[september 15]] is held the independence celebration. |
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The following week he won the Soccer Personality of the Year Award [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1962/0502/Pg003.html#Ar00307:3C210841612241E1084871223D31AE41C1C83C231A40A3343DB37743E3914F03EB538405]. |
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[[Mexican Federal Highway 1|Federal Highway 1]]-D starts just south of this borough towards [[Rosarito]] and [[Ensenada]]. |
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Signed for [[Cork Hibernians F.C.]] shortly after playing in the 1963 [[FAI Cup]] final. Spent three season there before moving to [[Limerick F.C.]] where he made another Cup Final appearance losing to Rovers. |
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==Residential services== |
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[[Image:Park Towers Playas.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Park Towers Tower I and Tower II under construction]] |
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[[Image:TRW Playas.jpg|thumb|left|250px|TRW building in Playas]] |
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Playas de Tijuana has a good offer of hotels, residences, and places to live, either temporarily or permanently. Such places include the [[Park Towers (Tijuana)|Park Towers]]<ref name="Park Towers">[http://www.parktowersbythesea.com Park Towers].</ref>, the ''Real del Mar'' residential development (which includes within a [[Residence Inn by Marriott]])<ref name="Residence Inn by Marriott - Real del Mar">[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tijri-residence-inn-baja-california-tijuana-real-del-mar/ Residence Inn by Marriott - Real del Mar].</ref>, the ''Playas Diamante'' residential<ref name="Playas Diamante">[http://www.playasdiamante.com Playas Diamante].</ref>, ''La Perla Tijuana''<ref name="La Perla">[http://www.bcba.com.mx/minisitios/laperlatijuana/index.cfm?lang=2 La Perla Tijuana].</ref>, ''La Cuspide Residencial''<ref name="La Cuspide">{{es}} [http://www.lacuspideresidencial.com La Cuspide Residencial].</ref>, the ''Puesta del Sol''<ref name="Puesta del Sol">[http://www.puestadelsol.com.mx Puesta del Sol].</ref> residential, {{es}} [http://www.aquaresidential.com?delegacion=6 AQUA Residential,]and many other places. |
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Playas has been recently experiencing mid/high-rise building growth. The 27-storey high [[Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico]] is being built in Playas de Tijuana, along with the 17-storey high [[Park Towers (Tijuana)|Park Towers]] complex, with four towers proyected. Many other low-rise buildings, ranging from 5+ storeys are found throughout Playas. |
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==Transportation== |
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{{main|Tijuana#Local transportation}} |
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Playas, as it is the westermost and thus the last portion in Tijuana, is linked to the rest of the city by the following two ''Azul y Blanco'' bus routes: |
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*'''Playas 1-Soler-Centro-Correo-Plaza Rio-Palacio-Postal''' (runs along one of Playas's main avenues, Paseo Ensenada) |
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*'''Playas 2-Soler-Centro-Linea-Palacio-Hospital-Buena Vista-Central Camionera''' (runs along one of Playas's main avenues, Paseo Pedregal) |
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== Sources == |
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Playas is also linked to the rest of the city served by the following three fixed-route taxi lines: |
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* ''The Hoops'' by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6) |
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*'''Playas 1''' (similar to ''Azul y Blanco'' bus route 1) |
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*'''Playas 2''' (similar to ''Azul y Blanco'' bus route 2) |
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*'''Playas 3''' (reduced frequencies) |
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==References== |
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{{DEFAULTSORT: Hamilton, Tommy}} |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:People from County Dublin]] |
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* {{es}} [http://www.tijuana.gob.mx/Delegaciones/Delegaciones.asp?delegacion=6 Borough of Playas de Tijuana] |
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[[Category:Republic of Ireland association footballers]] |
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* {{es}} [http://www.aquaresidential.com?delegacion=6 AQUA Residential] |
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[[Category:Republic of Ireland international footballers]] |
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[[Category:Republic of Ireland B international footballers]] |
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[[Category:Shamrock Rovers F.C. players]] |
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[[Category:Limerick F.C. players]] |
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[[Category:Football League of Ireland players]] |
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Revision as of 02:49, 11 October 2008
Tommy Hamilton (born in Bray) is a former Irish football player who played as a forward.
He joined Shamrock Rovers F.C. in November 1955 from Manchester United [1] and made his debut against Waterford at Kilcohan Park on the 6th of November in a League of Ireland Shield final match.
The following season he was the League's top scorer [2].
Hamilton scored twice for Rovers in the European Champion Clubs' Cup [3]. After scoring at OGC Nice he was ruled out of the home leg due to tonsillitis. He played three times in Europe for the Hoops.
He won two caps for the Republic of Ireland making his debut in a 2-0 win over Czechoslovakia on the 5th of April 1959 in Ireland's first ever European Championship qualifier at Dalymount Park. His second and final cap was in the return game at Tehelne pole on the 10th of May. He also won one Republic of Ireland B national football team cap in 1960 scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over Iceland.
Tommy finished up scoring 44 League goals and 9 FAI Cup goals as well as his 2 European strikes. He represented the League of Ireland 20 times in his seven years at Milltown scoring once.
His last competitive game for the Hoops was the 1962 FAI Cup final in which he scored twice. This made up for being bizarrely dropped for the 1957 and 1958 finals.
He shared his benefit with Maxie McCann against Sunderland at Dalymount Park on the 30th of April 1962 [4]. That match was Tommy Hamilton's last match for Rovers as he joined Cork Hibernians in a player-exchange deal that brought Jackie Mooney to Milltown.
The following week he won the Soccer Personality of the Year Award [5].
Signed for Cork Hibernians F.C. shortly after playing in the 1963 FAI Cup final. Spent three season there before moving to Limerick F.C. where he made another Cup Final appearance losing to Rovers.
Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)