Jimmy O’Rourke, a former Hibs star and a crucial member of the 1970s team known as “Turnbull’s Tornadoes,” has passed away at the age of 76. Let’s see How did Jimmy O’Rourke die and Jimmy O’Rourke cause of death in detail.
How did Jimmy O’Rourke die?
Jimmy O’Rourke, a former striker for Hibernian, passed away at the age of 76, and the club paid tribute to “an icon of Easter Road.”
It is with great sadness that we can announce that Hibernian legend Jimmy O’Rourke has died, aged 76.
— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) November 15, 2022
The information was confirmed on November 15, 2022, according to the sources.
Jimmy O’Rourke cause of death
According to speculations, the former football player, who was 76 years old, passed away from age-related difficulties. Jimmy O’Rourke cause of death is still unknown.
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Who was Jimmy O’Rourke?
Jimmy O’Rourke, a Scottish football player who played as a striker for Hibernian, St. Johnstone, and Motherwell, was born on 18 September 1946 and passed away on 15 November 2022.
Debut team
After playing high school football, O’Rourke immediately signed with Hibs. Later that year, in an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup game against Utrecht, he made his first team debut at the age of 16.
In 325 games, he scored 122 goals, including the game-winning goal in Hibs’ 1972 League Cup victory and a brace in the storied 7-0 derby victory over Hearts at Tynecastle on January 1, 1973.
O’Rourke scored twice in the 7-0 derby victory over Hearts at Tynecastle in 1973
As a result, he became the club’s youngest-ever player to play for Hibs, a distinction he held until Jamie McCluskey made his first-team debut in January 2004.
1970s
The early 1970s team of Eddie Turnbull that made it to the Scottish Cup Final in 1972 and won the League Cup Final later that year included O’Rourke as a crucial member. In addition, he notched two hat tricks for Hibs in European contests, one of which came against Sporting Lisbon.
O’Rourke celebrates with team-mate and close friend Pat Stanton after opening the scoring in the 7-0 Edinburgh derby
From 1962 to 1974, he played for Hibernian. From 1974 to 1976, he was at St. Johnstone. From 1976 to 1978, he switched teams once more, this time to Motherwell. He scored 118 goals in 337 games during his career.
His three goals in the 6-1 European Cup Winners’ Cup victory over Sporting Lisbon in 1972 and his two goals in the illustrious 7-0 Edinburgh Derby victory at Hearts on New Year’s Day in 1973 are also fondly recalled.
Hibs Hall of Fame
Before moving to St. Johnstone in 1974, O’Rourke lived at Easter Road for 12 years. He played for Muirton Park for two seasons, scoring 23 goals in 68 appearances, before finishing his playing days at Motherwell from 1976 to 1978.
Jimmy, Jimmy O'Rourke, everyone knows his name. pic.twitter.com/dr9mKrKpRN
— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) November 15, 2022
He went back to Easter Road to work as Eddie Turnbull’s assistant manager, and in 2012, he was admitted into the Hibs Hall of Fame.
As Assistant Coach
To create room for Joe Harper, who had been expensively acquired from Everton, O’Rourke was controversially moved to St Johnstone.
After playing for Motherwell, O’Rourke joined Eddie Turnbull’s staff at Easter Road as an assistant coach.
Hibernian Football Club statement
Everyone at Hibernian Football Club is heartbroken over Jimmy’s passing because he was a true Hibs man and an Easter Road legend.
“Everyone at Hibernian Football Club is devastated at the loss of Jimmy, a true Hibs man and an icon of Easter Road,” Hibernian said in a statement.
'He was a player who instinctively knew where the goal was and he had that rare knack of being in the right place at the right time. In today’s market, he would be worth millions.'
Hibs TV commentator, Cliff Pike, remembers iconic Easter Road striker, Jimmy O'Rourke.
— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) November 15, 2022
Hibernian Football Club has made a tribute video the Easter Road legend. Also they tweeted a remembrance photos of the legend Jimmy O’Rourke.
O’Rourke passed on November 15, while in Edinburgh with his family, according to a statement from Hibs on their website.
Jimmy O’Rourke’s Interview
When Hearts won the Scottish Cup in 1956, O’Rourke recalled:
“When Hearts won the Scottish Cup in 1956 my mother took me over the back of Clerrie and down to Corstorphine Road to meet the open-top bus and acclaim the great Alex Young. I went turnabout to Easter Road and Tynecastle, everyone did in those days.”
Jimmy O’Rourke at the age of 71
“Mr [Tommy] Walker [manager] had me in his office but I only ever wanted to play for the Hibs and thankfully I got to live the dream. You can mention that I cried on the slopes of Hampden in 1958 when Hibs lost the cup because that’s dead true.”
Tributes to Jimmy O’Rourke
In honor of Jimmy O’Rourke’s life, tributes are pouring in from all directions. Social media is blazing with tributes to Jimmy O’Rourke as his friends and family remember him.
Motherwell FC tweeted,
“We were saddened to learn of the passing of former forward Jimmy O’Rourke this morning. Everyone at Motherwell FC would like to express our sympathy and condolences to the O’Rourke family at this sad time.”
Kenny McLean tweeted,
“RIP Jimmy O’Rourke, sad news this morning. Legend of a man on the pitch and off it, thoughts are with all his friends and family 💚😢”
Aidan Smith tweeted,
“Jimmy, Jimmy O’Rourke, everyone knows his name … sad news that another of Turnbull’s Torndoes has passed, just shy of the 50th anniversary of his Lge Cup final winner vs Celtic. Loved interviewing him a couple of years ago ..”
Paul Larkin tweeted,
“Sad to hear of the passing of Jimmy O’Rourke. A fantastic player and total gentleman. RIP.”
Bestie2Beastie2Belgium tweeted,
“RIP Jimmy O’Rourke, a true Hibs great who will be missed by all Hibbies who knew him or saw him play 💚 this recent picture of Jimmy brought a smile to many faces.#GGTTH ”
We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace.
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As Jimmy’s partner for years at Corstorphine Inn I found Jim a great friend and a gentleman.
When I return I would like a finner on his birthday please let me know you would keep in touch for the special day.
John law