Former Derry under-20 footballer is the first Irishman to score in an NFL game in 39 years

Jude McAtamney, the former Derry under-20 footballer,  became the first Irishman to score in an NFL game in 39 years.

He scored a point for the New York Giants on his debut although they lost 27-22 to the Washington Commanders.

Neil O’Donoghue was the last Irish player to score a point in the NFL during his time with the St Louis Cardinals in the 1985 season.

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